A 36-year-old man from Kampala has been charged with theft after withdrawing 31 million Ugandan shillings that belonged to someone with the same name.
According to the prosecutors, between July and September 2025 the man, identified as Collins Wafula, removed the money from an account that actually belonged to another man named Collins Juma Wafula.
The complainant had opened an account with Finance Trust Bank in 2020 then travelled abroad. On his return in 2025 he could not remember the account details and was mistakenly given the other man’s account number. He then deposited money intended for his wedding preparation.
Rather than returning the funds when contacted, the accused withdrew 31 million shillings and reportedly switched off his phone and disappeared.
The accused was granted bail by the court despite the state’s objections. His cash bond was set at 500,000 shillings and each of three sureties was set at 5 million shillings. He must not leave the country without permission.
