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Kampala, Uganda – Four people were arrested today for trying to trick a Turkish businessman out of nearly $5 million. The suspects tried to get money from Mr. Furkan Gumran and his company, SIRUS BLUE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. They claimed they could sell a special chemical called AD BLUE Solution to the Ugandan government. The arrests were made by Uganda's Anti-Corruption Unit (AntiGraft_SH), working with the police (CID1_UG) and public prosecutors (ODPPUGANDA). The suspects were caught on July 22, 2025. The four suspects pretended to be part of a fake "Special Contracts Committee" in the Office of the President. They claimed this committee was in charge of buying the AD BLUE Solution for the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. The arrested individuals are:  * Dr. Mulyansaka Charles – Who claimed to be the Chairman of the fake committee.  * Mwesigwa Moses – Who claimed to be the Director of Procurement.  * Seruma Moses – Who claimed to be a Com...

  In a collaborative effort with the Criminal Investigation Directorate, today The Anti Corruption Unit from State House Uganda brought Mr. Nahurira Danstan, a Credit Officer at Post Bank, before the prestigious Anti-Corruption Court in Kololo.  He stands accused of committing the offense of Abuse of Office. The court has decided to remand him in custody until the 23rd of June 2023. According to the allegations, the accused has purportedly engaged in the illicit practice of soliciting funds ranging from UGX1M-2M.  These illicit funds were allegedly obtained in exchange for issuing financial cards to individuals with existing loans, thus facilitating their eligibility to acquire further loans from both Post Bank and other financial institutions.

  The Anti-Corruption Unit of State House Uganda, in conjunction with the Uganda Police, has charged Honorable Mary Goretti Kitutu and her brother, Michael Naboya Kitutu, with two counts of Conspiracy to Defraud and Loss of Public Property.  The charges stem from allegations that Hon. Kitutu diverted iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in the Karamoja subregion.  Both individuals have been remanded until April 12th, 2023.  This is a developing story, and we will bring you further updates as they become available.