Four Mobile Money Conmen Nabbed in Kisoro, Several Victims Defrauded

Summary:

• Kisoro District Police Commander, SP Ben Nuwamanya, confirmed the arrests, stating that the suspects would be presented in court once investigations are completed.

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KISORO: Police in Kisoro District have arrested four men on allegations of defrauding mobile money agents.

The suspects, identified as Mwandali Maasi (29), Muhereza Umar (23), Byansi Eddie (24), and Ngobi Hakim (29), were apprehended following a police operation.

The arrests began on Wednesday with Mwandali Maasi, who subsequently led authorities to the hideouts of the other suspects in Kisoro Municipality. Police successfully arrested the remaining suspects on Thursday.

Kisoro District Police Commander, SP Ben Nuwamanya, confirmed the arrests, stating that the suspects would be presented in court once investigations are completed. He also urged victims from both Kabale and Kisoro districts to cooperate with the police to provide additional evidence, essential for prosecuting the accused.

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One of the victims, Judith Irankunda, a mobile money agent in Kisoro Municipality, shared her experience of being defrauded. She recounted how the conmen sent a fake mobile money transaction, taking away UGX 3 million on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Irankunda only realized the scam when she attempted to recharge her float at Patel’s shop.

Another victim, Katushabe Annet, was conned out of UGX 1.5 million, while Jonah Nambajimana, an agent stationed opposite Mubano Hotel, lost UGX 2 million.

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In the wake of these incidents, Kisoro Police Community Liaison Officer, IP Boaz Arinaitwe, cautioned mobile money agents to remain vigilant and avoid rushing transactions, as they risk losing significant sums to fraudsters.