Man Charged with Fraud Over National ID Replacement Scheme
Kampala, Uganda –An official from the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has been incarcerated at Luzira prison for allegedly deceiving Bamwagala Michael into giving him 250,000 shillings. The accused, Taremwa Jassy, a 28-year-old resident of Balintuma-Mengo in Lubaga Division, appeared in Buganda Road Court following charges brought by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit for obtaining money through false pretenses.
Court proceedings unveiled that on January 30, 2025, Michael visited the NIRA’s Lumumba Avenue office seeking assistance with his lost National Identity Card. An officer purportedly advised him to pay 250,000 shillings for expedited processing. Sensing corruption, Michael reported the incident to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, resulting in Taremwa’s apprehension.
Despite denying the allegations, Taremwa was detained at Luzira prison until February 6, 2025, as the prosecution, led by Amy Grace, sought to confirm the addresses of Taremwa’s three guarantors before responding to his bail plea. Amy Grace also noted ongoing investigations into the matter during the court session presided over by Grade One Magistrate Niyonzima Alex.
