Two men accused of defrauding a Namibian investor of about Shs1 billion in a fake military supply deal have been remanded to prison.
Godfrey Ssekidde Lubowa and Joseph Ibona were on Wednesday arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court in Wandegeya by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
The duo faces multiple charges, including money laundering, obtaining money by false pretence, forgery, uttering false documents, personation, and conspiracy to defraud.
Prosecution alleges that between September 2022 and May 2023, the accused, together with others still at large, fraudulently obtained Shs1 billion (USD 257,896) from a Namibian investor—Etosha Defensive Systems Pty Ltd and Penda Enterprises CC.
Court heard that the suspects claimed they would secure a government contract to supply military items such as uniforms, boots, sleeping bags, and mosquito nets.
The money was reportedly channelled through a law firm’s bank account under the guise of facilitating fees, disbursements, and bid security payments, including registration of a local company to win the deal from the Office of the President.
Investigators further allege that Ssekidde impersonated a Major General attached to the Office of the President to convince the investors.
Ssekidde has already been on remand over the impersonation charges.
The accused were remanded until May 19, 2026, as investigations continue.
