Tycoon Kirumira could face forgery charges

By Steven Candia

The Police have submitted Godfrey Kirumira‘s file to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The city tycoon was recently involved in a scam in which over sh190m was diverted from the Kiruhura district account to his.

The file with seven suspects in total was forwarded on Monday, sources at the criminal intelligence and investigations directorate (CIID) headquarters said.

“The file was sent on Monday and those concerned are now waiting for the feedback,” a source said.

Also in the fi le, sources said, were two top Kiruhura district officials-Patrick Muhoozi, the chief finance officer (CAO) and Joseph Maira Mukasa, the chief administrative officer (CAO); two Bank of Baroda staff-Michael Ojambo, the chief accountant and Francis Twinobusinge, a supervisor. The bank officials were picked last week and two of Kirumira’s aides-Fred Kayiira and Fred Kalenga.

All the suspects had recorded statements with the Police.

Sources said some of the charges recommended by the Police include forgery, uttering false documents, abuse of office, causing financial and conspiracy to defraud.