A Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) manager has been arrested over allegations that he sought and received a US$60,000 bribe from a taxpayer in exchange for helping stop an ongoing tax audit.
The suspect, identified as Ssozi Geoffrey, the manager of external operations in customs at URA, was reportedly arrested after allegedly receiving the money from a taxpayer at a restaurant in Kampala last Thursday.
According to URA, the suspect had approached the taxpayer through a clearing agent and allegedly offered to help them circumvent an ongoing audit involving their company.
How the alleged US$60,000 deal unfolded
URA Assistant Commissioner for Public and Corporate Affairs, Robert Kalumba, said the authority received information from a whistleblower, prompting investigations into the alleged corruption scheme.
Kalumba explained that the suspect had initially demanded US$100,000, but the amount was later negotiated down to US$60,000.
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“There was an audit that was being done on the taxpayer, and this team got in touch with the taxpayer with the help of the clearing agent and tried to convince them that they can help the taxpayer cut out that audit,” Kalumba said.
The arrest followed further investigations after the whistleblower’s information was received by the authority.
The clearing agent also arrested.
URA said the clearing agent allegedly involved in the transaction has also been arrested and is assisting investigators as they work to establish whether other individuals were involved.
The authority’s legal team is reportedly preparing the necessary paperwork for the case, while the money recovered during the alleged exchange is expected to be presented in court as an exhibit.
URA steps up anti-corruption fight
The arrest comes as URA continues to intensify its campaign against corruption within the institution.
URA Commissioner General John R. Musinguzi said the authority maintains a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and urged members of the public to report suspected cases.
“The fight against corruption is intensifying in the URA, and we continue to uphold a zero-tolerance policy to it,” Musinguzi said.
He encouraged the public to report corruption cases as the authority works to close loopholes that could facilitate revenue leakage.
URA has provided its toll-free line, 0800257700, for members of the public to report suspected corruption.
The investigations into the alleged US$60,000 bribery case are continuing, with authorities expected to establish whether other people were involved.
The allegations against the suspect have not been tested in court, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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