By Our Reporter
KAMPALA
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit together with the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has arraigned before court a businessman for allegedly selling ‘air’ to a land buyer.
Gashari Samuel appeared before the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Firday, 16th October, 2026 and was charges with Obtaining Money by False Pretence, contrary to Section 285 of the Penal Code Act.
Prosecution alleges that between 2018 and 2019, in Kampala District, Gashari, with intent to defraud, obtained Shs62 million from Kato Denis Sekate by falsely claiming that he was selling him 50 decimals of land in Garuga, Katabi Town Council, Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District.
It is further alleged that Gashari did not have ownership of the land he claimed to be selling to the complainant. The accused has been remanded to 29th October, 2026.
