Authorities have remanded Bulenga entrepreneur Gerald Ngabirano following accusations of document falsification plus financial misconduct. The Wakiso district resident allegedly orchestrated unauthorized withdrawals exceeding 689 million Ugandan shillings from another entrepreneur's DFCU banking account through fraudulently acquired garnishee orders. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit reports Ngabirano conspired with unapprehended accomplices to fabricate identification credentials alongside a contractual agreement dated January 26, 2025, during their presence in the Kabale district. These falsified materials deceitfully suggested Stephen Karekezi had accepted an 800 million shilling loan from their organization.
The businessman subsequently presented these counterfeit documents, plus Karekezi's banking details, before Kabale judicial authorities. Deputy registrar Kenneth Tumwebaze subsequently authorized financial release instructions permitting withdrawals from Karekezi's financial holdings. After discovering these transactions, Karekezi filed formal complaints with anti-corruption investigators, prompting immediate action resulting in Ngabirano's apprehension. Officials transported the suspect from metropolitan Kampala to Kabale jurisdiction where legal proceedings commenced through local magistrate services.
Prosecutors have filed multiple legal violations against Ngabirano, including official document falsification contrary to Section 326 of Uganda's Penal Code Act, Cap 128. Additional charges encompass standard forgery violations under Sections 319, 322(a), plus 324 from identical legislative frameworks. Prosecutors further included twin counts regarding the circulation of fraudulent paperwork contrary to Sections 328 and 324 from established criminal statutes. The defendant maintained innocence across all accusations during initial court appearances.
Kabale senior prosecutorial representative Julie Nanjunju requested a procedural postponement, citing incomplete investigative processes. Magistrate Derrick Byamugisha subsequently ordered Ngabirano's detention at Ndorwa Government Prison facilities until March 4, 2025. State House Anti-Corruption spokesperson Mariam Natasha confirmed the suspect's activities caused substantial monetary damages affecting Karekezi's financial interests. She additionally revealed ongoing investigative procedures examining potential complicity from court personnel involved with document processing, suggesting additional legal consequences might affect registry officials' pending examination outcomes.
The businessman subsequently presented these counterfeit documents, plus Karekezi's banking details, before Kabale judicial authorities. Deputy registrar Kenneth Tumwebaze subsequently authorized financial release instructions permitting withdrawals from Karekezi's financial holdings. After discovering these transactions, Karekezi filed formal complaints with anti-corruption investigators, prompting immediate action resulting in Ngabirano's apprehension. Officials transported the suspect from metropolitan Kampala to Kabale jurisdiction where legal proceedings commenced through local magistrate services.
Prosecutors have filed multiple legal violations against Ngabirano, including official document falsification contrary to Section 326 of Uganda's Penal Code Act, Cap 128. Additional charges encompass standard forgery violations under Sections 319, 322(a), plus 324 from identical legislative frameworks. Prosecutors further included twin counts regarding the circulation of fraudulent paperwork contrary to Sections 328 and 324 from established criminal statutes. The defendant maintained innocence across all accusations during initial court appearances.
Kabale senior prosecutorial representative Julie Nanjunju requested a procedural postponement, citing incomplete investigative processes. Magistrate Derrick Byamugisha subsequently ordered Ngabirano's detention at Ndorwa Government Prison facilities until March 4, 2025. State House Anti-Corruption spokesperson Mariam Natasha confirmed the suspect's activities caused substantial monetary damages affecting Karekezi's financial interests. She additionally revealed ongoing investigative procedures examining potential complicity from court personnel involved with document processing, suggesting additional legal consequences might affect registry officials' pending examination outcomes.
