Siribaleka Aaron also known as Bishop, the leader of the Pentecostal Church in Kampala and Chief Director of the Youth Vulnerable Children and Orphans Alliance Africa, has been remanded on charges of Obtaining Money by False Pretence.

Siribaleka appeared before the Mbale Chief Magistrates Court, where prosecutors alleged that between 2018 and 2019, he defrauded individuals in Bugisu region by using his organization to obtain over UGX 390 million from pastors, parents, and prospective business people.

The victims paid the money through Child Development Centres (CDCs) with promises of education grants, scholarships, job opportunities after training, and capital for their businesses, the promises went unfulfilled.

Siribaleka has been remanded to Mbale government prison until September 25, 2024, when he is scheduled to return to court for a hearing of his case.