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Bank Heist Trial Stalls Over Pardon Claims | Uganda News
Nine former Bank of Uganda officials, including ex-Accountant General Lawrence Ssemakula, face trial over a $60 billion heist allegedly funneled to foreign firms via tampered payment files. Defense lawyers attempted to derail proceedings by claiming President Museveni pardoned the accused — a move the judge swiftly rejected as unsubstantiated hearsay. The prosecution seeks more time to submit forensic evidence and Auditor General findings, while the judge ordered full disclosure by September 1st and set the next court date for October 12, 2026, signaling the case will proceed despite…
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