Kampala District Land Board Chairperson arraigned in court for Fraud

Date:

Share post:

The Anti Corruption Unit in partnership with Uganda Police has arraigned David Balondemu the Chairperson Kampala District Land Board before the court on charges of obtaining money by false pretence.

On October 20,2023 the Anti-Corruption Unit arraigned Balondemu before Kampala Capital City Authority chief Magistrates Court on charges of obtaining money by false pretense from a Korean investor.

“Balondemu and others accused defrauded a Korean USD 600,000 ( Ugx2.2billion) in a 53 kilogram gold scam,” said the Anti-Corruption Unit.

He has been remanded until November 6, 2023.

Gold scams are on the increase in Kampala. Between August and November 2021, a Korean investor was defrauded, over USD300,000 (Three hundred thousand dollars) in a 53kg gold scam in Kampala

Related articles

Activists Blame NUP Defeat in Kisoro on Bobi Wine’s Romantic Relationship with Sultana

The National Unity Platform (NUP) faced a significant setback in the recent by-election for the Woman MP seat...

Uganda’s Rugby Cranes Ready for Big Match Against Kenya

The Uganda Rugby Cranes are preparing for an important match against the Kenya Simbas in the second leg...

Uganda Praised for Readiness to Host AU Summit on Agriculture in 2025

The African Union (AU) Commission delegation has praised the Ugandan government for its readiness to host the AU...

Barbie Kyagulanyi Takes Action Against Sultana Amid Rumors

Barbie Kyagulanyi, the wife of Bobi Wine, has reportedly taken steps to deal with whispers about her husband's...