Kampala, Uganda – A businessman Kizito Dalton Lawrence has been arraigned before the KCCA Grade 1 Magistrates’ Court on charges of obtaining money by false pretense and conspiracy to defraud.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The charges stem from an alleged scam in which Lawrence, along with others still at large, reportedly defrauded an American investor of USD 105,000.
According to the charges, between February and June 2024, Lawrence and his accomplices falsely claimed they would supply the investor with 20 kilograms of pure gold, a promise that was not true.
The accused was brought before the court in collaboration with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions and the Criminal Investigations Directorate.
Lawrence has been remanded until July 9, 2025, pending further proceedings, in a case that highlights the ongoing efforts of the Anti-Corruption Agencies to crack down on fraudulent activities and protect potential investors from falling prey to such scams.
About the Author
