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Two Hoima PDM staff arrested over alleged extortion
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Simon Masaba
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Two officials from the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Hoima, Uganda, have been arrested for allegedly extorting money from program beneficiaries. The suspects reportedly demanded payments as a condition for accessing government funds, violating official policy.
Why it matters
It underscores the challenges of corruption in government poverty-alleviation programs and the importance of public accountability.
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The article reports on a criminal investigation based on police statements and official warnings.
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