Uganda v Ezeh Chukuebuka
Uganda v Ezeh Chukuebuka (Criminal Session Case 6 of 2023) [2023] UGHCACD 8 (4 October 2023)
The court found that the accused's possession of USD 289,980 was intentional but not criminal, as he voluntarily disclosed the money and requested to declare it to customs. The prosecution failed to establish that the funds were proceeds of crime or that the accused had knowledge of such at the time of receipt. The investigation was inadequate, relying on hearsay and failing to verify the accused's declaration in Nigeria or establish a predicate offence. The immigration and investigating officers acted outside their mandate and misunderstood the law governing cross-border currency movement. T…
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- Money Laundering
- Proceeds Of Crime
- Cross Border Currency Movement
- Burden Of Proof
- Customs Declaration