Uganda- Three South Sudanese nationals with fraud. Prosecutors allege the trio obtained UGX8m (US$2,155) through fraudulent tricks. The alleged scheme took place during a roulette-machine game at Golden Tripod Casino in Kampala.
According to a charge sheet reported by Daily Monitor, the alleged offence happened between July 31 and August 8, 2026. It occurred at the casino in Kampala Central Division. The accused are Yol Dheng Chour, Abiacko Dacko, and Ahon Mangok. Prosecutors allege they committed the offence together with a fourth person, who remains at large.
Charge Sheet Details the Allegations
The charge sheet outlines the alleged scheme clearly. It states the three used “fraudulent tricks during a game on a roulette machine.” Through this method, they allegedly obtained UGX8m in cash from Golden Tripod Casino. The casino offers several games to its customers. These include roulette, blackjack, and slot machines.
Accused Deny Charges in Court
The trio appeared before Magistrate Rophine Achayo. The hearing took place at the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kampala. All three denied a charge of jointly cheating. This charge falls under Section 287 of Uganda’s Penal Code Act, Cap 128.
The report also noted an interesting detail about the courtroom. Daniel Kazibwe, alias Ragga Dee, was present as the complainant in the case.
Prosecution Requests Hearing Date
State prosecutor Hope Masawii addressed the court directly. She confirmed that investigators had completed their work on the case. “Investigations in the matter are complete and we pray for a hearing date,” Masawii told the court.
Following this request, the court adjourned the matter. The next hearing is set for August 31, 2026. At that session, the court will consider the accused’s bail application.
Case Still Pending, Charges Unproven
It’s important to note that these allegations remain unproven in court. All three accused have firmly denied the charge against them. The case will continue to unfold at the next scheduled hearing.
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