Suspects in the alleged theft involving a Turkish investor
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I The Uganda Police has come up with more details concerning the attempted theft involving a Turkish investor. One of the communications is that the suspects, who are under interrogation, have disclosed where their hideout is, and that authorities are currently looking for 3 more individuals involved in the scam.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit arrested four individuals over an alleged $ 4.9 million (Shs 17 billion) scam that targeted a Turkish investor. These suspects, included a bus driver, a lawyer, a coordinator, and an accountant. They are being accused of orchestrating a fake energy contract scheme under the guise of officials from the Ministry of Energy.
The State House Anti Corruption Unit revealed that the suspects had made forged documents which included fake seals and contracts. These were aimed at convincing the investor, Farkan Gumbaz, that his company had secured a lucrative government energy deal.
However, their scheme was foiled when the investor, alerted by a suspicious colleague, reported the matter to the authorities.
As a result, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit swiftly moved in, arresting the suspects on Monday after verifying the claims. The Deputy Head of the Unit, Israel Ochwo, confirmed the arrests and noted that the group was caught red-handed during the execution phase of the scam.
“The suspects were found dealing in fake contracts and impersonating government officials. Their actions were aimed at defrauding a foreign investor of a significant amount of money,” Ochwo said.
“This is a clear warning to anyone contemplating fraud, especially schemes that undermine investor confidence in Uganda.”
Meanwhile, the case has since been handed over to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) as investigations continue. For now, the suspects remain in custody as they are expected to be arraigned in court soon to face charges.
Furthermore, Ochwo emphasized the importance of public vigilance and urged citizens to report any suspicious contract dealings or impersonations.
“The fight against corruption depends on a watchful public and swift enforcement. We remain committed to protecting Uganda’s reputation and ensuring justice is served,” he said.
This case signals the ongoing efforts by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to crack down on fraudulent activity and safeguard both domestic and foreign investors in the country.
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