By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Anti-corruption Court sitting at Kololo, Kampala has this afternoon, 21st June, 2024 sent three Members of Parliament and an Advocate on remand.
The three are; Mawanda Michael Maranga of Igara East Constituency, Wamakuyu Ignatuis Mudimi of Elgon County in Bulambuli District and Akamba Paul of Busiki County in Namutumba District.
The Advocate who has been remanded together with the MPs is Lawyer Kirya Julius of Kirya Company Advocates.
According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit that carried out the arrests, the accused persons were charged with Diversion of Funds and Conspiracy to Defraud.
The charge sheet reads that the suspects conspired and diverted over UGX3.4B meant for war loss compensation by government to Buyaka Growers Cooperative Society for their personal use.
They have been remanded until 9th July 2024.
