Four Police Officers Convicted Over Gold Fraud

[Archival Sense]

Four police officers have been convicted and recommended for dismissal or discharge after being found guilty of abandoning their official duties to guard a suspected illegal gold fraud operation.

The case stems from a complaint filed in July 2025 by a Dubai-based businessman, who alleged that businessman Asiimwe Moses and his accomplices, operating under Real Sunnex Ltd, had fraudulently obtained US$4 million from him in a fake gold transaction.

Police said further engagement with the complainant established that the suspects were preparing to obtain another US$4 million from him using similar fraudulent claims.

A joint security operation was subsequently mounted, resulting in the arrest of 16 suspects, including Asiimwe Moses, Mibenge Rogers, Kiwanuka Edward, Kajubi Geofrey, Songole Thiery, Ajambo Bright, Mayuku Glody Mata, Nakahosa Soleina, Masaba William, Walusimbi Joseph, Ampurire Anitah, Amani Patrick, Mugoya Christian, Kagarura Dicken, Leta Grace and Mbasa Taboma.

Security teams also recovered suspected fake gold, documents believed to be connected to the alleged fraud and eight motor vehicles suspected to have been used in the operation.

Investigations later uncovered the involvement of four police officers, who allegedly abandoned their assigned duties and deployed themselves to guard suspects at an illegal gold refinery where the transactions were being facilitated.

The officers were identified as PC Kulutu Ayubu, PC Emorut Razak, PC Waiswa Benon and PC Waiswa Siraj.

Police said the officers withdrew from their respective beats without authorisation and instead provided security to the alleged gold fraud syndicate, conduct described as a serious breach of police discipline and professional standards.

On August 29, 2026, the four officers appeared before the Police Disciplinary Court, where they were tried, convicted and sentenced.

PC Kulutu Ayubu and PC Waiswa Benon were recommended for dismissal, while PC Waiswa Siraj and PC Emorut Razak were recommended for discharge.

The four officers, together with the other 12 suspects arrested in the operation, are also being processed for criminal prosecution in the courts of law.

Police said investigations into the wider syndicate remain ongoing, including efforts to identify additional accomplices and recover the money allegedly obtained through the fraudulent transactions.

The force said the disciplinary action demonstrates its commitment to addressing misconduct within its ranks.

Police have also cautioned people involved in the gold and precious minerals trade to conduct thorough due diligence and verify the legitimacy of dealers and refineries before entering into transactions.

Source: UPF