UBUSHINJACYAHA v MAGARA GAHAKWA N’ABANDI
The Supreme Court held that Kamanzi Charlotte and Magara Gahakwa John, having acted to assist authorities and provided key information, are acquitted under whistleblower protection. The remaining defendants, having been convicted of related crimes (embezzlement, corruption), must jointly pay full restitution to SONARWA, regardless of the absence of a civil claim, as the law allows restitution in criminal cases. The amount is based on the internal audit, which was not effectively rebutted.
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- Embezzlement
- Corruption
- Joint liability
- Restitution
- Miscarriage of justice
- Internal audit evidence