UGANDA, Gomba | Real Muloodi News | In a significant development, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working closely with the police, has arrested Mwesigye Amos, a suspected notorious land grabber operating in Gomba District.
The arrest comes in the wake of a string of fraudulent land transactions that resulted in the victimisation and eviction of Gomba residents.
Mwesigye Amos faces charges related to land fraud and eviction, particularly in connection with a case involving Stephen Kagyenyi.
It is alleged that in 2020, Mwesigye, along with family members of the late Nasanaeri Kinalwa, deceptively acquired 120 acres of titled land from them, despite not being the legitimate owners.
Subsequently, he fraudulently sold portions of the land to others, causing significant harm to the interests of the registered owner, Frank Rushanganwa.
During court proceedings at the Masaka magistrate court, it was revealed that Mwesigye is accused of defrauding Kagyenyi of USh300 million under the false promise of providing sixty acres of land.
Chief Magistrate Aloysius Natwijuka remanded Mwesigye in custody for one day after he failed to produce credible sureties for a bail application.
Post-court revelations exposed further claims of Mwesigye’s fraudulent activities, including the alleged swindling of 100 cows from individuals in exchange for promised land.
Despite facing serious charges, Mwesigye pleaded not guilty, prompting calls for a comprehensive investigation into the methods employed by the State House Anti-Corruption Committee.
The investigation uncovered that Mwesigye’s illicit activities date back to 2020 when he collaborated with the family members of the late Nasanaeri Kinalwa to falsely assert ownership of a titled land at Kamengo Gomba.
This land, legitimately purchased by Rushanganwa Frank in 2003, became a focal point of Mwesigye’s deceptive dealings.
The arrest and subsequent legal proceedings shed light on the intricate web of deceit orchestrated by the suspected land grabber, leaving Gomba residents in distress and prompting the need for a thorough examination of the State House Anti-Corruption Committee’s investigative methods.
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