Female Car Dealer Remanded Over Shs13 Million Toyota Harrier Theft

A 31-year-old woman involved in the motor vehicle business has been remanded to prison following allegations that she stole a Toyota Harrier and attempted to disguise its identity.

Christine Nakabira, a resident of Kizawula Zone in Gayaza, Wakiso District, appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court to face the charges. According to court proceedings, she is accused of stealing the vehicle, which is valued at Shs13 million.

Investigators allege that the suspect attempted to conceal the theft by placing registration plates belonging to an entirely different vehicle onto the stolen Toyota Harrier. When the charge of stealing a motor vehicle was read out to her in court, Nakabira entered a plea of not guilty.

Due to the nature of the proceedings, she was remanded as legal processes continue. Vehicle theft and fraudulent registration tactics remain a persistent challenge for law enforcement agencies monitoring the local automotive sector.

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