Three immigration officers arrested at Entebbe after traveler misses flight
This photo tweeted by State House Anti-Corruption Unit on March 3, 2022 shows three immigration officers who were arrested at Entebbe International Airport on allegations of abuse of office.
Three immigration officers have been arrested at Entebbe International Airport on allegations of abuse of office after they reportedly caused a traveler to miss her flight on claims that she had forged clearance documents from the Office of the Prime Minister.
The suspects who State House Anti-Corruption Unit officials identified as Caroline Kabugo, a shift supervisor, Martha Mboneko and Julius Musalwa, both Immigration officers were arrested following a tip off from a whistle-blower.
“State House Anti-Corruption Unit in liaison with police conducted an operation at Entebbe airport following a whistle-blower's complaint that led to the arrest of 3 Immigration officers; Caroline Kabugo (shift Supervisor), Martha Mboneko and Julius Musalwa (Immigration officers). The three allegedly abused their office when they caused a refugee to miss her flight purporting that she had forged clearance documents from the OPM to the contrary,” the anti-graft unit said in a Thursday afternoon statement.
The traveller is said to have incurred extra costs in excess of $1,800.
“Investigations are being carried out,” the statement added.
