Eight Parliament Officials Face Charges Over Shs10 Billion Embezzlement

Eight senior officials employed by the Parliament of Uganda have been officially charged following their arrest by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG). The charges stem from allegations of embezzlement, causing financial loss, and money laundering, involving sums exceeding Shs10 billion.

The individuals, including key figures like Chris Ariko Obore (Director of Communication) and Daniel Adilo (Director of Human Resource), were apprehended while attending an induction seminar for Members of Parliament at Speke Resort Munyonyo.

According to court documents, the accused are individually linked to significant amounts of public funds allegedly embezzled between 2023 and May 2026. The charges detail specific sums attributed to each official, with Daniel Adilo facing the largest individual accusation of Shs14.6 billion.

Prosecutors assert that these funds, amounting to over Shs10.893 billion collectively, were stolen by the officials through illegitimate processing, approval, and receipt of funds knowing they were proceeds of crime. They face charges under relevant sections of the Anti-Corruption Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

The IGG’s investigation is reportedly widening, with searches conducted in various parliamentary offices and former Speaker Anita Among’s residences as part of efforts to gather evidence on the management of parliamentary resources.

The arrested officials remain in custody and are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court to face the charges.

Source: Nile Post