Two suspected fraudsters accused of masterminding a fake military supply deal that conned Namibian investors out of more than Shs1 billion have been remanded to prison. The suspects identified as Ssekidde Godfrey Lubowa and Ibona Joseph were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court in Wandegeya by State House Anti Corruption Unit working together with Criminal Investigations […]
Two suspected fraudsters accused of masterminding a fake military supply deal that conned Namibian investors out of more than Shs1 billion have been remanded to prison.
The suspects identified as Ssekidde Godfrey Lubowa and Ibona Joseph were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court in Wandegeya by State House Anti Corruption Unit working together with Criminal Investigations Directorate Uganda and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Uganda.
The duo faces charges including money laundering obtaining money by false pretence forgery uttering false documents personation and conspiracy to defraud.
Court heard that between September 2022 and May 2023 the accused together with others still on the run allegedly conned Namibian companies Etosha Defensive Systems Pty Ltd and Penda Enterprises CC of USD 257,896 about Shs1 billion.
Investigators say the suspects falsely claimed they could secure a lucrative government contract to supply army uniforms boots mosquito nets and sleeping bags.
The money was allegedly channelled through a law firm’s bank account under the pretense that it was needed for bid security registration fees and processing the contract through the Office of the President.
Shockingly police say Ssekidde allegedly posed as a Maj General attached to the Office of the President in order to convince the investors the deal was genuine.
Authorities revealed that Ssekidde had already been on remand over earlier accusations of personating a military officer.
The accused were remanded until 19th May 2026 as investigations continue.
