Isaac Lutwama Mugandazi has been remanded to prison by the Mityana Chief Magistrate’s Court after being charged with multiple offenses related to a fraudulent land transaction scheme targeting an elderly widow.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working in coordination with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), filed the charges against Lutwama in connection with forged documents and illegal land dealings in Mityana District.
The charges include; Fraudulent Procurement of a Certificate of Title, forgery, uttering False Documents, making a False Declaration in a Matter Relating to Land and conspiracy to Commit a Felony.
According to investigators, between April and July 2019, Lutwama and others still at large orchestrated a fraudulent scheme in Kasalaga village, Mityana District.
They allegedly forged powers of attorney purporting to be issued by Najjemba Christine, an 83-year-old widow, in order to take control of her land.
Lutwama is further accused of colluding with individuals at the Mityana Ministry Zonal Office (MZO) to fraudulently obtain certificates of title for land comprised in Busujju Block 56, covering Plots 249, 113, 106, 100, 121, 125, 126, 122, 70, 112, 114, and 101.
Authorities say he went on to sell part of the land belonging to Najjemba, whose consent had never been given.
The court has remanded Lutwama until October 25, 2025, as investigations continue and efforts are made to track down his accomplices.
The case highlights growing concerns around land fraud, particularly involving vulnerable individuals such as widows and the elderly, and the potential collusion between fraudsters and officials at land registration offices.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that justice is served and that all those involved in such fraudulent activities are held accountable
