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Sironko LCIII Chairperson Remanded On Hacking Allegations

28 February, 2024
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The LCIII Chairperson for Busita Sub County in Sironko District Patrick Mukota has been remanded to Mutufu government prison on allegations of hacking the payment system of the Parish Development Model.

 

Rogers Taitika the Elgon Region Police Spokesman says that Mukota was arrested and arraigned before the Sironko magistrates court. Mukota is alleged to have connived with another suspect Eddy Magomu to hack into five PDM Saccos where they stole five million shillings meant for PDM beneficiaries in Busita Sub County.

 

Dennis Ephraim Balwaniregha the Sironko Resident District Commissioner says the suspects will have to refund the money. 

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