Deputy Mufti Summoned Over Alleged Gold Deal Fraud

[Archival Sense]

Uganda’s Deputy Mufti, Muhammad Haruna Bukenya, has been summoned to appear before Kampala City Hall Court to answer charges linked to an alleged fraudulent gold deal involving $288,000 (about Shs1.2 billion).

Senior Grade One Magistrate Edgar Karakire issued criminal summons on Wednesday after the prosecution asked the court to compel Bukenya to attend the proceedings.

The case, in which businessman Muzamiru Elias Lubega is the first accused, was adjourned to November 25, 2026, for mention. Lubega is the only accused person who has so far appeared in court.

During Wednesday’s proceedings, State prosecutor Miriam Akite told the court that the prosecution was not ready to provide the requested disclosures because the file had been called by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) following a complaint lodged by Bukenya.

The court is expected to mention the matter on November 25 as proceedings continue.

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