A Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) manager has been arrested in Kampala in connection with an alleged attempt to solicit a Shs220 million bribe during an audit, according to Daily Monitor.
The arrest followed a sting operation, the report said, though the exact circumstances of the trap were not detailed. Daily Monitor did not name the manager or specify the agency or company involved in the audit.
The case adds to a pattern of corruption allegations against tax officials in Uganda, where audits are often a flashpoint for extortion attempts. The Uganda Revenue Authority has previously faced public criticism over integrity issues, but this is the first reported arrest of its kind in recent weeks.
The manager is now in custody, and the investigation is expected to focus on how the bribe demand was communicated and whether other officials were involved. Daily Monitor’s report did not indicate whether charges have been formally filed or if a court appearance has been scheduled.
Observers will be watching to see if the anti-corruption unit pursues further arrests or if the case leads to internal disciplinary action at URA. The outcome could signal whether the agency is serious about cleaning up its ranks amid ongoing taxpayer complaints.
