UNAFRI PARTICIPATES IN THE 3RD FINANCIAL SECTOR ANTI-FRAUD FORUM

On October 21, 2025, Mr Munanura Andrew Karokora, the Deputy Director General had the honour to represent the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) at the 3rd Financial Sector Anti-Fraud Forum an important platform organized by the Uganda Bankers Association in partnership with the Bank of Uganda.

The forum brought together stakeholders from the financial sector, law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and the legal community to address the growing challenge of fraud and cyber threats in Uganda’s financial ecosystem.

Discussions focused on four key priorities:

🔹 Developing a unified national digital defence strategy to combat cyber threats.

🔹 Tackling collusion within the financial sector through stronger detection and deterrence measures.

🔹 Enhancing investigation and prosecution of financial crimes through improved inter-agency collaboration.

🔹 Building robust partnerships across institutions to close operational gaps.

UNAFRI was privileged to moderate a panel discussion under the theme: “Closing Gaps through Strengthening Investigations and Prosecution via Collaboration.”

Our panel explored practical ways to improve evidence collection and case management addressing challenges that often delay financial crime prosecutions. We also emphasized the importance of training investigators, standardizing evidence-handling, and leveraging technology to maintain the chain of custody.

Above all, the discussions reaffirmed a shared commitment to fostering collaboration and trust among investigators, prosecutors, regulators, and financial institutions key ingredients in the fight against financial crime.

Photo:(From Left to Right): Mr. Munanura Andrew karokora, Deputy Director General UNAFRI, Ms Judy Wambaire, Chairperson of the Uganda Bankers Association Legal Committee and Company Secretary, Kenya Commercial Bank, D/SP Ndyamuhika Bill, Representative from the Criminal Investigations Directorate; Ms Annnet Namatovu, Chief State Attorney at the Anti-Corruption Court; Mr Kevin Bakulumpagi, Senior Officer, Litigation and Prosecution at the Uganda Communications Commission and Wilbrod Humphreys Owor, Executive Director Uganda Bankers’ Association