Uganda Governance Monitor
Uganda Governance Monitor
Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma said on Monday that 552 suspects had been arrested across the country over the alleged theft and misuse of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds, in an operation that began on August 4. According to the police, 429 of the suspects have appeared in court on charges that include theft, forgery, embezzlement and extortion.
A national event, not tied to one district.
Official claim: These are the figures given by Uganda Police Force (spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma); they could not be checked independently.
552 arrested or detained