news 3 June 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Court Orders Conclusion of Shs220 Million Fraud Trial Involving Shumuk Boss Shukla
The Nakawa Chief Magistrate's Court has warned businessman Mukesh Shukla, proprietor of Shumuk Aluminium Industries, to conclude his protracted Shs220 million fraud case, warning against further delays. The court has also ordered new sureties for Shukla after his prolonged absence. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/court-directs-on-shs220m-fraud-case-involving-shumuk-boss-shukla-5483714
Businessman Mukesh Shukla, the owner of Shumuk Aluminium Industries, has been given a strong directive by the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court to finalize his ongoing criminal trial concerning allegations of Shs220 million fraud. Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege issued the warning during a recent hearing, noting Shukla’s extended absence from proceedings.
During the court session, Shukla, who has been accused of fraud, appeared after a significant period of absence. According to the complainant, Shahid Mahmood Alvi, court officials arrested Shukla upon his arrival and detained him for approximately three hours before allowing the trial to proceed. The court also revoked Shukla’s previous sureties and mandated that new ones be presented, indicating a lack of confidence in his prior guarantors.
Shukla’s wife and son have since stepped in as his guarantors, assuring the court of his commitment to attend all future proceedings. Chief Magistrate Nantege emphasized the urgent need to bring the case to a close and set July 15, 2026, as the definitive date for the continuation of the hearing, stipulating that the cross-examination must be completed on this final date.
The case involves accusations that Shukla and others defrauded a business associate of over Shs220 million through false representations related to land transactions. Shukla, along with his company, manager Judith Ayebare, and accountant Kadikar Dharamdip Anilkumar, faces charges including obtaining money by false pretence and conspiracy to defraud. The prosecution alleges that between November 2020 and November 2021, the accused falsely represented two plots of land as being available for lease or rent to obtain approximately USD 27,950 and over Shs116 million from Alvi Auto Village Ltd.
This latest directive signifies the court’s intention to expedite the conclusion of this long-standing legal matter after years of litigation. Court records indicate Shukla was previously remanded to Luzira Prison shortly after the charges were first brought, but was later granted bail. The case is now on a tight schedule for completion.