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Buganda Road Court remanded the accused until February 6, 2025, pending further proceedings
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Kampala - A man accused of defrauding an individual by falsely promising to expedite the replacement of a lost National Identity Card has been arraigned before Buganda Road Court.
Taremwa Jassy was charged with Obtaining Money by False Pretense following investigations by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and Shield Investors.
Taremwa Jassy
According to prosecution, on January 30, 2025, at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices on Lumumba Avenue, Kampala, Jassy allegedly obtained money from an individual under the pretense that he could process a replacement National ID within a week, which was false.
Buganda Road Court remanded the accused until February 6, 2025, pending further proceedings. Authorities continue to warn the public against falling victim to fraudsters posing as officials capable of fast-tracking government services.
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