A former parliamentary aspirant for Kilak North Constituency, Christopher Ojera, has been remanded to prison over allegations of obtaining Shs17.1 million by false pretence.
Ojera was arraigned before the Gulu Chief Magistrate’s Court, where prosecutors accused him of defrauding a businesswoman after allegedly promising to facilitate a lucrative business opportunity.
Court heard that the accused allegedly convinced the complainant that he could help her secure a business deal that would generate financial returns. However, investigators say that after receiving the money, Ojera allegedly failed to deliver on the promise and later became unreachable.
The complainant reportedly attempted to recover her money through private engagement but was unsuccessful, prompting her to report the matter to authorities.
Following investigations by the Uganda Police Force, Ojera was arrested and charged with obtaining money by false pretence.
During court proceedings, the accused denied the charges when they were read to him. However, the presiding magistrate ordered that he be remanded to prison as investigations continue.
The court adjourned the case to a later date when Ojera is expected to return for mention.
Fraud-related cases involving business agreements and investment promises have increasingly been reported in Uganda, prompting authorities to urge the public to verify business proposals before transferring money.
