SUSPECT ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED FRAUD TARGETING FOREIGN TOURISTS
On 02nd October 2026, Uganda Police Force took Tusubira Annet, the proprietor and operator of Tubaale Safaris to court on allegations of obtaining money by false pretences The suspect was arrested on 30 October 2026 by officers from Jinja Central Police Station following complaints that she received payments for safari bookings but failed to provide the agreed services. The bookings were reportedly made through the company’s website, email and WhatsApp. The complaints under investigation include: On 18 July 2026, she allegedly obtained approximately USD 12,000 from a foreign tourist. The matter was reported at Masindi Police Station. On 31 July 2026, she allegedly obtained USD 8,400 from a British tourist. The matter was reported at Entebbe Central Police Station. On 19 August 2026, she allegedly obtained USD 12,966 from an American couple. The matter was reported at Pakwach Police Station On 30 October 2026, she allegedly obtained USD 6,228 in another transaction reported to police in Entebbe. The reported amounts exceed USD 30,000. According to information available to police, the Uganda Tourism Board withdrew Tubaale Safaris’ operating licence on 21 July 2026. The operator allegedly continued accepting bookings and payments after that date. Anyone with a complaint against Tubaale Safaris is urged to report to Jinja Central Police Station or the nearest police station. Complainants should provide booking confirmations, payment records, correspondence and any other relevant evidence to assist investigations. Advisory to tourists and the public To reduce the risk of falling victim to fraudulent safari bookings, we advise tourists to: Verify an operator’s current licensing status with the Uganda Tourism Board before booking or making payment. The list of licensed operators is available on the Board’s website. Confirm that the business name on the booking documents matches the operator’s licensing details, and seek clarification about any different name appearing on the payment account. Obtain a written itinerary, a clear breakdown of costs, payment terms and cancellation or refund conditions. Use traceable payment methods and retain receipts, transaction references and all correspondence. Independently verify an operator’s contact details rather than relying solely on a website, social-media account or WhatsApp conversation. Report suspected fraud promptly to the nearest police station, the Uganda Tourism Board or our Tourism Police Unit. Contacts for Police Tourism Commanders are also available on the Uganda Tourism Board website.
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