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Two Lawyers Remanded in Shs 917 Million Land Fraud Case
Kampala: A Buganda Road Chief Magistrates’ Court has remanded two lawyers to Luzira Prison this week on charges of land fraud involving Shs 917 million. The duo appeared before Chief Magistrate Winnie Nankya, where they denied allegations of obtaining money by false pretence and conspiracy to defraud
According to the prosecution, the accused allegedly misrepresented land ownership and used falsified documents to convince investors to part with the funds. Despite vigorous bail submissions, the court deemed them a flight risk pending further investigation and remanded them until the next hearing.
The case is part of a broader crackdown by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), which has intensified scrutiny of land-related scams involving legal professionals. It follows similar high-profile cases, including a Shs 2 billion fraud unfolding in earlier months involving prominent lawyers and land officials
Legal analysts say this development signals growing confidence by authorities in prosecuting allegedly corrupt insiders within the legal system, especially in land land‑based transactions where forgery and false pretences have reportedly risen. The trial is expected to shed further light on the role of legal intermediaries in facilitating fraudulent land deals.
