In a major move against corruption, two government officials from Ntungamo District were yesterday charged and remanded to prison after being accused of stealing over UGX 33 million through fraud.
The Anti-Graft Unit (@AntiGraft_SH), together with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (@CID1_UG) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (@ODPPUGANDA), arraigned the two suspects before the Anti-Corruption Court.
Gadala Rogers, an accountant, and Ssozi Denis, a municipal planner, are facing serious charges, including Abuse of Office, Embezzlement, Criminal Conspiracy, and Electronic Fraud.
According to prosecutors, the two officials illegally accessed their colleagues’ passwords and used the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) to make fraudulent payments. They reportedly transferred a total of UGX 33,462,788 into their own personal bank accounts.
The court heard that instead of following the proper procedures, Gadala and Ssozi secretly conspired to manipulate the system, stealing public funds meant for government work.
Both men denied the charges. However, they were remanded to prison and will remain in custody until May 6, 2025, when they return to court for further proceedings.
The arrest and prosecution of the two officials is part of a larger government effort to fight corruption and ensure accountability in public offices.
Authorities have urged other public servants to remain honest and protect public resources.
