The Minister of State for Trade, Harriet Ntabaazi, has revealed that 30 MPs are facing criminal investigation into their role in the embezzlement of Shs164Bn meant for cooperatives compensation.

She revealed that the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) has started working on the files. She said among the MPs being investigated are five from the opposition.   

“We shall also face it as a Ministry, but they will also face it. So, we aren’t scared. Wherever it will end, God knows, let it unfold that way,” the Minister lamented.

Ntabaazi made the remarks while appearing before Parliament’s Trade Committee where she called for calm amongst MPs. She said the trade ministry will continue executing its mandate amidst the embezzlement probe.

She reminded the MPs that even when the Office of the Prime Minister was embroiled in the scandal for the theft of iron sheets, business continued as usual.