Congolese National Faces High Court Over Undeclared $1.6 Million Cash

A Congolese national, Samuel Muhindo Musyenene, who works as a cashier for MK Cash Express Limited in Kampala, is now facing trial at the High Court. He stands accused of illegally bringing approximately $1.6 million (about Shs5.9 billion) into Uganda.

Muhindo was committed to the High Court for trial after state attorneys indicated that investigations into the money laundering case were complete. The indictment states that Muhindo entered Uganda through Kikorongo-Mpondwe in the Kasese district on July 4, 2026, with the substantial sum of cash. He allegedly failed to declare it to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), a requirement for currency exceeding a specific threshold.

According to prosecution, security agencies operating in the Kikorongo-Mpondwe area stopped a bus carrying several Congolese nationals, including Muhindo. During an inspection at a police station, Muhindo reportedly disclosed that two bags in his possession contained the undeclared $1,596,250. Authorities verified the money, and Muhindo was unable to provide documentation proving it had been declared at the point of entry.

Investigators believe Muhindo, with assistance from colleagues in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was used by his company, MK Cash Express, to transport money for Congolese business clients into Uganda. While investigations did not link Muhindo, the money, or his company to any subversive activities, and the owners of the cash were identified, prosecutors argue that the failure to declare the funds violated Uganda’s anti-money laundering laws.

Muhindo’s supervisor was also arrested while following up on the situation in Kasese, with both later transferred to Kampala for further investigation. The prosecution intends to prove the charge of violating mandatory currency reporting requirements before the High Court.

Source: https://observer.ug/news/congolese-national-committed-to-high-court-over-sneaking-in-1-6m-cash