Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday remanded boda boda rider George Byaruhanga, 45, on six counts tied to alleged impersonation and electronic fraud that prosecutors say netted 332 million shillings from Centenary Bank. He pleaded not guilty and was advised of his right to apply for bail, but the chief magistrate said his sureties were absent. The case returns on Nov. 12, 2025.
Prosecutors led by Grace Amy allege that in February 2025, Byaruhanga used the identities of Ronald Kintu and Rogers Ainembabazi to move funds from a Centenary account to an Exim Bank account. Investigators say he used a forged national ID to enroll in the bank’s biometric system, obtain a Visa card, withdraw 50 million shillings over the counter, transfer 250 million, and take another 32.2 million through agent banking. They cite forged forms and ID credentials and ask for more time to complete inquiries. If convicted, he could face several years in prison under the Computer Misuse Act and the Penal Code Act.
Prosecutors led by Grace Amy allege that in February 2025, Byaruhanga used the identities of Ronald Kintu and Rogers Ainembabazi to move funds from a Centenary account to an Exim Bank account. Investigators say he used a forged national ID to enroll in the bank’s biometric system, obtain a Visa card, withdraw 50 million shillings over the counter, transfer 250 million, and take another 32.2 million through agent banking. They cite forged forms and ID credentials and ask for more time to complete inquiries. If convicted, he could face several years in prison under the Computer Misuse Act and the Penal Code Act.
