IGG launches probe into alleged corruption at URA
By Daily Monitor
The Inspector General of Government (IGG) has launched an investigation into an alleged tax mess and corruption at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
The Inspectorate has listed a raft of issues it is investigating at the tax body including; tax evasion, wasteful use of organizational resources, corruption and ill-gotten wealth among others.
According to IGG, billions of shillings is feared lost to a racket of thieves at the tax body. The Inspectorate confirms a high-level probe team was dispatched to URA this week.
The IGG Betty Kamya has hinted at damning whistle-blower accounts that triggered the investigation.