European Union Head of Delegation to Uganda Attilio Pacifici has asked government to “make known” findings of the investigation into plunder of money and relief items for refugees and prosecute the culprits.

Amb Pacifici made the call on Wednesday while speaking at the commemoration of 68 years of European Integration commonly known as Europe Day at his residence in Kololo, Kampala.

Celebrations for this year’s Europe Day focused on cultural heritage and the EU envoy revealed that they are supporting the Kampala Art biennale, which will allow young artists apprentice with seven known masters to identify historical buildings in Kampala, Entebbe and Jinja “to prepare for their protection and future restoration.”

“Our position, and that of government, has been firm and clear from the onset: Zero tolerance to fraud and to any misconduct. The investigations launched need to continue and to be concluded,” he said.

Refugee scandal

The government and UN aid agencies were early this year thrown into the spotlight after it emerged that officials from both sides were involved in abuse of refugees and plunder of refugee funds and other resources.

The impropriety included creation of ghost refugees, misappropriation of relief funds, food items, money and sex extortion of refuges in exchange for services or assistance and scholarships for refugees being diverted to Ugandans through corruption.