Businessman Musa Ssenteza (center) being escorted by prison authorities to the Kampala Central Prison on May 13, 2024, after being remanded by the Anti-Corruption Court for forgery and tax evasion charges (PHOTO/URA)
KAMPALA, UGANDA – MAY 13, 2024 – Musa Ssenteza, a 45-year-old businessman and resident of Buziga, Makindye Division, Kampala District, has been remanded to prison by the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala on two counts of forgery and tax evasion.
Mr. Ssenteza pleaded guilty to both charges, which include forgery of an electronic invoice (EFRIS) and usage of a false Tax Identification Number (TIN) to transact on behalf of a company. He was remanded until Thursday, May 16, 2024, for sentencing.
The prosecution alleged that Mr. Ssenteza had engaged in fraudulent activities aimed at evading taxes and deceiving the authorities. His actions were uncovered through an investigation by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the Anti-Corruption Court.
The case serves as a warning to individuals and businesses engaging in fraudulent activities, as the authorities continue to crack down on tax evasion and corruption.
