Alleged gold scammer remanded
KAMPALA. A Ugandan businessman, Kizito Dalton Lawrence, has been arraigned before the KCCA Grade 1 Magistrates’ Court for allegedly swindling an American investor out of $105,000.
Lawrence, who was charged with obtaining money by false pretense and conspiracy to defraud, claimed to supply 20 kilograms of pure gold, which turned out to be a scam.
The alleged crime took place between February and June 2024, with Lawrence working with others still at large.
The State House Anti-Graft Squad headed by Brig Henry Isoke in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), brought Lawrence to justice.
He has been remanded until July 9, 2025.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of by the SH-ACU to crack down on corruption and financial crimes.
With Lawrence’s accomplices still on the loose, the investigation continues.
