Balondemu remanded in fresh forgery allegations
KAMPALA. Embattled Kampala District Land Board David Balondemu has been arraigned in court and remanded in a series of forgery allegations against him.
Balondemu was arraigned in the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, facing charges of forgery and conspiracy to commit a felony. The court heard that he allegedly forged medical documents to support his bail application, in relation to accusations of obtaining money by false pretense and conspiracy to defraud over UGX 2.2 Billion from an American Company, KG Unlimited LL.C.
He has been remanded until October 22, 2024, after his arrest by detectives from the State House Anti Corruption Unit and other security agencies upon his arrival from Dubai.
This recent arrest follows the reinstatement of his fraud cases, including alleged involvement in money laundering and fraudulent property transfer charges. Balondemu denied the charges brought against him during the court session and was remanded.
Previously, he had filed a civil suit seeking compensation for dismissed criminal charges but now faces challenges with the reinstatement of charges by the state.
Allegations suggest that Balondemu submitted fake medical documents during his bail application, falsely claiming medical treatment at Kampala hospital. The authenticity of these documents was refuted by the hospital’s director, Dr. Peter Kibuuka.
In October 17, 2023, Balondemu and others were arrested for obtaining money by false pretense, where they were accused of receiving substantial amounts from various sources. Despite previous dismissals of related charges due to lack of evidence, the recent developments have placed Balondemu back in legal trouble.
