In July 2025, a businessman from Dubai lodged a complaint alleging that one Asiimwe Moses and accomplices, operating under the company name Real Sunnex Ltd, fraudulently obtained USD 4,000,000 from him through a fake gold transaction.
Upon further engagement with the complainant, police established that the suspects were expecting to receive an additional USD 4,000,000 from the same businessman under similar fraudulent pretences.
Acting on this intelligence, joint security teams laid a trap that led to the arrest of 16 suspects, among them the prime suspect, 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.
During the operation, security teams recovered several exhibits, including suspected fake gold, incriminating documents, and eight (08) motor vehicles believed to have been used in facilitating the fraudulent enterprise.
Investigations revealed that four (04) Police officers had abandoned their official duties and self-deployed to guard the suspects at an illegal gold refinery, where the fraudulent transactions were being facilitated. The implicated officers are:
PC Kulutu Ayubu
PC Emorut Razak
PC Waiswa Benon
PC Waiswa Siraj
These officers withdrew from their respective beats without authorisation and self-deployed in support of the gold fraud syndicate, a grave breach of police discipline and professional conduct.
On 29 Aug 2026, the four officers were subjected to internal disciplinary proceedings before the Police Disciplinary Court, where they were tried, convicted, and sentenced as follows:
PC Kulutu Ayubu————- Recommended for dismissal
PC Waiswa Benon————- Recommended for dismissal
PC Waiswa Siraj ————– Recommended for discharge
PC Emorut Razak————- Recommended for discharge
In addition, the convicted officers, together with the other 12 suspects arrested in this operation, are being processed for criminal trial in the courts of law as soon as possible. Investigations into the wider syndicate, including any other accomplices and the recovery of the defrauded funds are ongoing.
We reassure the public of our unwavering commitment to fighting any form of misconduct within our ranks.
Separately, we caution members of the public, particularly those engaged in the gold and precious minerals trade, to exercise due diligence and verify the legitimacy of dealers and refineries before entering into any transactions.
ACP Kituuma Rusoke psc
PRO UPF
