Uganda Case Law

Bakole and Others v Uganda

Bakole and Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 232 of 2011) [2021] UGCA 76 (17 September 2021)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 232 of 2011

Judge

Kakuru, JA, Mulyagonja, JA, Kibeedi Mutangula, JA

The Court found that the appellant, as branch manager, actively participated in a fraudulent scheme involving fictitious deposits and immediate withdrawals from Barclays Bank accounts, resulting in substantial financial loss. The evidence, including bank statements, witness testimony, and CCTV footage, established that the appellant and co-accused orchestrated and facilitated the fraud. The Court held that the trial judge properly evaluated the evidence and correctly convicted the appellant on counts of causing financial loss and embezzlement. However, the conviction for conspiracy to defraud…

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• Causing Financial Loss
• Embezzlement
• Conspiracy To Defraud
• Admissibility Of Electronic Evidence
• Bank Employee Liability
• Double Jeopardy

Igamu v Uganda

Igamu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 78 of 2013) [2020] UGCA 73 (30 June 2020)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 78 of 2013

Judge

Kiryabwire, JA, Musota, JA, Tuhaise, JA

The Court of Appeal upheld Igamu Joanita’s conviction for causing financial loss, finding sufficient evidence, no error in admitting the statement, and no basis to disturb sentence or compensation.

• Causing Financial Loss
• Embezzlement
• Bank Employee Liability
• Evidentiary Standards
• Sentencing And Compensation
• Causing-financial-loss