NEWS- Three members of the Nyarurambi PDM Sacco committee, located in Nyarurambi Ward, Rubanda Town Council, have been arrested for embezzling 500,000 shillings meant for sacco activities.
The arrested individuals are Habasa Julius, the secretary; Twinomuwhezi Godfrey, the chairman; and Doris, the treasurer.
According to Hillary Bindeba, the Assistant RDC of Rubanda District, the arrests were made after receiving complaints from sacco members accusing the three of misusing funds without their knowledge.
Bindeba stated that the suspects failed to account for the missing funds and have been handed over to the Rubanda Police station until they return the money. The police are currently preparing their files for further action.
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Bindeba also warned that he will be visiting all saccos in the district to ensure accountability and vowed to take action against anyone found misusing PDM funds, particularly sacco chairpersons.
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This incident is not isolated, as there have been previous reports of corruption and misappropriation of PDM funds in Rubanda District. In one such case, five officials were arrested for extorting money from PDM beneficiaries.
The Deputy RDC, Eric Ssewandigi, has also ordered the arrest of town council officials accused of corruption and violating PDM guidelines.
