Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced Kavuuma Ibrahim to three and a half years in prison for a property fraud scheme involving $205,556 (approximately Shs750 million), obtained using falsified land titles and other documents.
According to the Anti-Corruption Unit, the case involved charges of forgery, uttering false documents, obtaining money by false pretence and money laundering.
The case arose from a July 2025 incident in which Kavuuma allegedly used fraudulent property documents to convince a victim to hand over the money.
Besides the prison sentence, the court ordered Kavuuma to refund Shs70 million. It also directed that recovered assets, including cash, US dollars and a vehicle, be forfeited to facilitate compensation for the victim.
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The case highlights the financial risks associated with property transactions involving falsified ownership documents.
Authorities continue to urge the public to verify land ownership and relevant documents with the appropriate authorities before making payments.
SUSPECT IN PROPERTY FRAUD CASE CONVICTED!
The Anti-Corruption Court has convicted and sentenced Kavuuma Ibrahim to three and a half years in prison for his role in a property fraud scheme in which he and his accomplices allegedly obtained USD 205,556 (approximately UGX 740 million) from a victim.
The court also ordered Kavuuma to refund UGX 70 million to the victim and forfeited UGX 8,004,700, USD 2,000 and a motor vehicle, which were recovered from him during his arrest. The recovered assets are to be used towards compensating the victim.
The case arose from an incident on July 15, 2025, when Kavuuma, together with other suspects who are still at large, used falsified documents, including a certificate of title, sale agreements and transfer forms, to deceive the victim into believing that he was the legitimate owner of the property.
Through the fraudulent scheme, Kavuuma and his accomplices obtained USD 205,556, equivalent to approximately UGX 740 million, from the victim.
Kavuuma was subsequently arrested by @AntiGraft_SH and charged with Forgery, Uttering False Documents, Obtaining Money by False Pretence, and Money Laundering.
— Anti Corruption Unit – State House Uganda (@AntiGraft_SH) October 19, 2026
