By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Trade, Industries and Cooperatives has been arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit.
Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa was picked by detectives attached to CID on Thursday, 18th July, 2024 on allegations of stealing Shs3.4B meant for war loss compensation by government to Buyaka Growers Cooperative Society.
She was arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court alongside the three MPs already remanded over the same. They are Michael Mawanda Maranga, Mudiimi Wamakuyu, Paul Akamba, Lawyer Julius Kirya Taitankonko and Leonard Kavundira a Ministry of Trade official.
According to prosecution, Ssali will be formally charged today, 19th July, 2024 where she is expected to take plea on Charges of Conspiracy to Defraud and Causing Financial Loss.
