Uganda, May 15 -- Renowned Kampala-based businessman, Mukesh Shukla has been remanded to Luzira prison on charges of obtaining money by false pretence.

Mukesh, who is the chief executive director of Shumuk Aluminum Industries, was arrested from his Nakawa office on Wednesday and brought before the Nakawa court presided over by Chief Magistrate Elias Kakooza to face charges of obtaining money by false pretence and conspiracy to defraud.

He is facing the charges together with his company manager Judith Ayebare, and Shumuk Group of Companies accountant Kadikar Dharamdip Anilkumar, who were not present in court.

Chief Magistrate Kakooza has remanded Mr Mukesh until May 24, when the state will respond to his bail application.

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