Anti-Corruption Unit Charges Land Fraud Suspect in Mityana
MITYANA, UGANDA – A collaborative operation by Uganda’s top anti-corruption bodies has Wednesday led to the arraignment of a man on multiple fraud charges related to a land dispute.
Lutwama Isaac Mugandazi appeared before the Mityana Chief Magistrate’s Court to face charges including fraudulent procurement of a certificate of title, forgery, uttering false documents, and conspiracy to commit a felony.
The charges were filed by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), working alongside the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
According to the prosecution, Lutwama is accused of a land scam that targeted an 83-year-old widow, Najjemba Christine.
It is alleged that between April and July 2019, Lutwama and other individuals—who remain at large—forged powers of attorney to illegally acquire a land title belonging to the elderly woman.
The prosecution further claims that Lutwama conspired with officials at the Mityana Ministry Zonal Office to fraudulently obtain land titles for several plots in the Busunju Block 56. He then allegedly sold a portion of this land, which rightfully belongs to Najjemba.
Following his court appearance, Lutwama Isaac Mugandazi was remanded to prison. He is scheduled to return to court on October 25, 2025, for a hearing on the matter.
