Paroko wa Kanisa Katoliki Parokia ya Bunda mkoani Mara, Karoli Mganga anatuhumiwa kughushi nyaraka na kujipatia zaidi ya Sh800 milioni kinyume cha sheria.
Paroko huyo anatuhumiwa kuhusika kwenye tukio hilo pamoja na mhasibu wa parokia hiyo, Gerald Mgendagenda.
Akizungumza na waandishi wa habari jana, Kamanda wa Polisi Mkoa wa Mara, Salim Morcase alisema kutokana na tuhuma hizo, jeshi hilo liliwakamata watuhumiwa wote wa wawili na kufanya uchunguzi kwa ajili ya hatua nyingine zaidi.
Alisema tayari jeshi hilo limekamilisha uchunguzi na jalada limepelekwa Ofisi ya Mashtaka kwa ajili ya hatua zaidi.
Kamanda alisema paroko huyo na mhasibu wake wanadaiwa kugushi nyaraka kwa nyakati tofauti na kujiapatia kiasi hicho cha fedha, mali ya parokia hiyo, kinyume cha sheria na taratibu.
Alisema mbali na kughushi nyaraka, watuhumiwa hao pia wanadaiwa kughushi sahihi za watu mbalimbali, hali iliyowawezesha kufanikisha malengo yao na kujipatia kiasi hicho cha fedha.
“Sisi tumekamilisha upelelezi wetu tangu wiki iliyopita na jalada tumelipeleka kwa mwendesha mashtaka wa Serikali, hivyo tunasubiri hati ya mashtaka kwa ajili ya watuhumiwa kufikishwa mahakamani kwa mujibu wa sheria," alisema.
Alisema watuhumiwa hao wako nje kwa dhamana wakisubiri kukamilika kwa mchakato wa ofisi ya mwendesha mashtaka wa Serikali.
Credit - Mwananchi
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Alleged Forgery Scandal Involving Catholic Parish Priest and Accountant in Bunda, Mara Region
In a surprising turn of events, the Parish Priest of the Catholic Church in Bunda, located in the Mara Region, Father Karoli Mganga, is facing accusations of document forgery and unlawfully obtaining over Sh800 million. The scandal involves the parish accountant, Gerald Mgendagenda.
Mara Regional Police Commander, Salim Morcase, addressed the media yesterday, revealing that both the priest and the accountant were arrested for investigation following the allegations. The police have completed their inquiry, and the case file has been forwarded to the Prosecutor's Office for further action.
According to Commander Morcase, the duo is accused of forging documents on various occasions to misappropriate the substantial sum of money, which belongs to the parish, contrary to the law and established procedures. In addition to document forgery, the suspects are also alleged to have falsified signatures of various individuals, enabling them to achieve their objectives and accumulate the mentioned funds.
"We concluded our investigation last week, and we have submitted the case file to the government prosecutor. We are now awaiting the issuance of charges for the suspects to be taken to court in accordance with the law," stated Commander Morcase.
While the accused individuals are currently out on bail, they await the completion of the legal process by the government prosecutor's office. The unfolding scandal has raised concerns within the local community and the Catholic Church, prompting authorities to take swift action against the accused priest and accountant.