Summary:
- Kasese District leadership has opened an inquiry file at the Rwenzori East Regional Police offices, inviting all individuals with evidence of corruption within the district to come forward and report.
KASESE: Over UGX 62.8 million has been recovered in three months from conmen who were defrauding job seekers by falsely promising to help them secure jobs through the Kasese District Service Commission.
The funds were recovered by Kasese Youth Link for Development, a Community-Based Organization that promotes human rights. Ronald Kato, the Executive Director of the organization, said he was motivated to advocate for the victims after learning that many individuals had allegedly been scammed by people pretending to be agents of the District Service Commission members.
Kato explained that their efforts, which began on May 5th of this year, have so far helped 21 people escape the scam.
Cue in Kato: “on the Money…” (Ruk)
In an interview at his office in Kasese town, Kato told our reporter that most victims of the scam are teachers and health workers, with women making up the majority. He noted that after receiving tips from affected individuals, his team would investigate and summon the accused to refund the stolen money.
Kato expressed his disappointment that some of the conmen are government employees within the district. However, he declined to reveal their names to avoid compromising ongoing investigations.
Cue in Kato: “on Conmen…” (Ruk)
When contacted for a comment, Lawrence Tiruganya, the Chairperson of the Kasese District Service Commission, acknowledged that he had also been hearing rumors of bribery but insisted that his office remains clean.
In response, the Kasese District leadership has opened an inquiry file at the Rwenzori East Regional Police offices, inviting all individuals with evidence of corruption within the district to come forward and report.
