Four people have appeared before the Wakiso Chief Magistrates Court facing charges of theft, possession of paper intended to resemble currency notes, and conspiracy to commit a felony.
The accused, Sendi Jamil, Juuku Anderson, Namuli Fatuma and Nalunjogi Jamilah, were charged on Wednesday 11th March 2026 following their arrest by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit.
Prosecutors say the four, together with others still being sought, tricked an elderly man named Ssekagya James into handing over Shs170 million. Ssekagya had recently sold his land in Bulenga and was approached by the suspects who promised to multiply his money by converting it into US dollars. That promise turned out to be a lie.
The offences took place in February 2026 across Bulenga and Buloba in Wakiso District.
Authorities also found the suspects in possession of counterfeit currencies from multiple countries, including fake US Dollar notes, UK Pound Sterling notes and Uganda Shilling notes with no lawful denominations. The fake Ugandan notes alone totaled over Shs45 million, printed in 20,000 and 50,000 bill denominations, which had already been handed over to Ssekagya James as part of the con.
The four have been remanded in custody until 18th March 2026.
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