IGANGA, Uganda — Police in Iganga, working jointly with the UPDF Defence Intelligence Security (DIS) team, have arrested six suspects over allegations of fraud and impersonation involving fake social media and mobile accounts using the names of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his daughter, Natasha Karugire Museveni.
According to Busoga East Regional Police Spokesperson ASP Michael Kasadha, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation conducted on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at around 12:00 p.m.
Six Suspects Arrested
Police identified the suspects as:
- Mugudya Mustafa, 17
- Maganda Murishidi, 18
- Waiswa Muhammad, 21
- Kaima Jamiru, 17
- Mulawa Shafick, 17
- Ngobi Sabath, 15
All six suspects are residents of Nandekula A Village, Bulubandi Parish, Nakigo Sub-county in Iganga District.
Authorities said the group is suspected of operating a fraud ring that allegedly targeted people in different parts of Uganda by pretending to represent senior public figures.
Mobile Phones Recovered
During the operation, security personnel recovered nine mobile phones believed to have been used in the alleged fraud.
Police said a preliminary examination of the devices uncovered numerous fraudulent accounts, including a fake Youth Development Application Fund purportedly managed by Natasha Karugire Museveni.
Investigators believe the accounts were used to deceive members of the public into believing they were communicating with legitimate government representatives or participating in official government programmes.
Suspects Allegedly Admit to Fraudulent Activities
According to police, the suspects admitted during preliminary questioning that they had been using multiple fake accounts to carry out their alleged fraudulent activities.
Investigators are now analysing the recovered mobile phones to establish the full extent of the operation, identify possible victims, and determine whether additional suspects were involved.
Investigations Ongoing
By the time of publication, the suspects had been transferred to Jinja Road Police Station by the Defence Intelligence Security team for further investigation and case management.
Police have urged the public to remain vigilant against online fraud and to verify information about government programmes through official channels before sending money or sharing personal information.
Authorities said investigations are ongoing and that additional arrests could be made as detectives continue to examine the evidence recovered during the operation.
