By Spy Uganda
Entebbe: The Chief Magistrates Court in Entebbe has further remanded six suspects involved in a high-profile case of illegal dealing in minerals.
The suspects initially charged on October 11 2024, were arrested in a coordinated operation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
The successful operation took place on September 30 2024, at Entebbe International Airport where a team dispatched to the airport apprehended six suspects, including businessman Kananura Daniel and clearing agents Mpomba Richard, Muhwezi Benon, Nkahirwa Pascal, Mujuzi John Kennedy and Bekalaze Ismail.
The suspects were found in possession of 11 plastic boxes containing 300 metal bars they claimed were gold. Authorities believe the group intended to use the fake gold to defraud unsuspecting investors and businessmen.
Following their arrest, forensic analysis by mineral experts from the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines later revealed that the seized items were not gold but other types of minerals.
Court has denied the suspects bail for the second time, further remanding them until October 28, 2024 as investigations into the illegal dealings continue.
