By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Two perennial fraudsters have been remanded to Luzira Prisons for allegedly defrauding Namibian Investors of Shs1B in fake UPDF Supplies contract.
The duo identified as Ssekidde Godfrey Lubowa and Ibona Joseph appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court in Wandegeya on Tuesday, 4th May, 2026.
They were charged with Money Laundering, Obtaining Money by False Pretence, Forgery, Uttering False Documents, Personation, and Conspiracy to Defraud.
According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the duo allegedly defrauded the Investors of money worth USD 257,000 in a fraudulent Military Supply Contract Scheme.
The accused, along with others still at large, are alleged to have, on multiple occasions between September 2022 and May 2023 in Kampala City, obtained USD 257,896.5 approximately UGX 1B from Namibian based investors; Etosha Defensive Systems Pty Ltd and Penda Enterprises CC with intent to defraud.
The money was channelled through a law firm’s bank account under the false claim that they would secure a government contract to supply army uniforms, boots, sleeping bags, and mosquito nets.
They further allegedly misrepresented that the funds were required for fees, disbursements, and bid security payments to facilitate the registration of a local company and secure the contract from the Office of the President.
Ssekidde has been on remand for personating as a Maj General attached to the Office of the President.
The accused persons have been remanded until 19th May 2026.
