The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has informed the Anti-Corruption Court that investigations into the alleged fraud involving 60 billion shillings from the Bank of Uganda (BoU) are still ongoing.
Today (Monday), Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka informed Chief Magistrate Rachael Nakyazze that police are continuing their inquiries into the case, in which nine individuals are accused of orchestrating a massive financial loss through manipulation of payment systems at both the Ministry of Finance and Bank of Uganda.
The suspects, who face charges related to fraudulent transactions uncovered in late 2024, are all out on bail.
The accused include Lawrence Ssemakula, the Accountant General in the Ministry of Finance, and Jennifer Muhuruzi, the Acting Director of Treasury Services and Asset Management.
Other individuals charged in the case include Paul Nkalubo Lumala, an IT Systems Officer; Deborah Dorothy Kusiima, a Senior Accountant in the Treasury Services Department; Judith Ashaba, an accountant; and Bettina Nayebare, a research assistant.
They are jointly charged with Mark Kasiiku, an IT Systems Officer; Tonny Yawe, a Senior IT Officer; and Pedison Twesigomwe, the Assistant Commissioner for Accounts in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.
The case was mentioned today to allow the prosecution to update the court on the progress of the investigations before the matter is formally committed to the High Court, which has jurisdiction to try such cases.
Chief Magistrate Nakyazze adjourned the matter to August 20, 2025, after Birivumbuka assured the court that efforts are underway to conclude the investigations.
By Alex Magala
14th July 2025
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