The Anti-Corruption Court in Wandegeya has remanded two suspected fraudsters Ssekidde Godfrey Lubowa and Ibona Joseph on charges of Money Laundering, Obtaining Money by False Pretence, Forgery, Uttering False Documents, Personation, and Conspiracy to Defraud.
Prosecution told court that the accused, along with others still at large, are alleged to have, on multiple occasions between September 2022 and May 2023 in Kampala City, obtained USD 257,896.5 approximately UGX 1B from Namibian based investors; Etosha Defensive Systems Pty Ltd and Penda Enterprises CC with intent to defraud.
The money was channelled through a law firm’s bank account under the false claim that they would secure a government contract to supply army uniforms, boots, sleeping bags, and mosquito nets.
Prosecution further alleged that the suspects, allegedly misrepresented that the funds were required for fees, disbursements, and bid security payments to facilitate the registration of a local company and secure the contract from the Office of the President.
Ssekidde has been on remand for personating as a Maj General attached to the Office of the President.
Court remanded the duo to Luzira Prison until May 19th when the case will come up for further mention.
