Three individuals have been charged before Magistrate Christopher Opit at the Anti-Corruption Court in Nakasero, Kampala, for making false statements to a tax officer at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), which involved taxes amounting to 450 million Ugandan shillings. The accused, namely Dorothy Nanyunja, Vincent Kalibala, and Muhammad Lugoloobi, were presented with these charges during a legal proceeding.
The allegations date back to June 2022 in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District. It is claimed that the accused submitted a tax return for the month of May 2022, in which they falsely declared that Jeber Investments Limited had purchased spare parts from Grace Kamugisha for a total of 55.5 million Ugandan shillings, contrary to the facts. Furthermore, they are alleged to have filed erroneous returns for the month of June 2022, incorrectly indicating that Jeber Investments Limited had acquired spare parts from Kamugisha, amounting to 61.1 million Ugandan shillings.
The charges continue, stating that on August 15, 2022, the accused made false statements by asserting that Jeber Investment Limited had purchased spare parts from Kamugisha for a staggering sum of 227 million Ugandan shillings. Additionally, they are accused of filing tax returns for August 2022, on September 13, 2022, indicating they had procured goods valued at 114 million Ugandan shillings from Hildah Kwarissma, which was far from the truth.
During the court proceedings, the accused individuals firmly denied the charges brought against them. As the case unfolds, they have been remanded to Luzira Prison pending a bail hearing.
This case demonstrates the commitment to maintaining the integrity of financial processes and the consequences for making false declarations in tax returns. The legal proceedings will continue, and the individuals will have the opportunity to present their defense before the court.