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By Our Reporter
Makindye — The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has today arraigned Kiwanuka Jackson before the Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court on charges of conspiracy to defraud.
Kiwanuka was formally charged and subsequently remanded to prison until April 25, 2025, pending further investigations and proceedings.
According to court documents, the case stems from a fraudulent land deal that took place in March 2023, involving Police Constable (PC) Katungi Alex, an officer attached to the Environmental Protection Police Unit under the Ministry of Water and Environment.
Kiwanuka Jackson before the Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court
PC Katungi allegedly threatened to evict a landowner, Mutebi John Baptist, from his property near a wetland unless he agreed to surrender a portion of it. Acting under duress, Mutebi reportedly gave up part of his land, which was then illegally transferred into Kiwanuka’s name—without any compensation.
Investigators believe Kiwanuka conspired with PC Katungi to execute the fraudulent acquisition.
PC Katungi had earlier been charged and remanded on charges of demanding money with menaces. He is also expected to reappear in court on April 25, 2025.
The case is part of ongoing efforts by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and partner agencies to crack down on public officials and private individuals involved in fraudulent land dealings and abuse of office.
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