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Police in Kampala have arrested a 53-year old businesswoman on allegations of impersonation and obtaining money by false pretences after she allegedly defrauded a Member of Parliament of UGX 60 million.
The suspect, identified as Hope Tumwebaze, is a resident of Kamukuzi in Mbarara City. She is accused of falsely presenting herself as an official attached to the Office of the President.
According to Kampala Metropolitan South Police, preliminary investigations indicate that between June 2025 and subsequent dates, Tumwebaze allegedly approached the legislator claiming she could facilitate access to government funds purportedly earmarked for selected districts.
Believing the claims to be genuine, the MP reportedly transferred a total of UGX 60 million to the suspect.
The matter was reported to police, leading to the opening of a General Enquiry File (GEF) and the subsequent arrest of Tumwebaze.
She is currently being held in police custody as detectives continue investigations to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged fraud and determine whether there are additional victims or accomplices.
Police have urged the public, particularly political leaders, public officials, and other stakeholders, to verify any claims involving government funding or facilitation through the appropriate official channels before making financial commitments.
The Uganda Police Force has also encouraged members of the public to promptly report suspected cases of impersonation or fraud to the nearest police station.
The suspect, identified as Hope Tumwebaze, is a resident of Kamukuzi in Mbarara City. She is accused of falsely presenting herself as an official attached to the Office of the President.
According to Kampala Metropolitan South Police, preliminary investigations indicate that between June 2025 and subsequent dates, Tumwebaze allegedly approached the legislator claiming she could facilitate access to government funds purportedly earmarked for selected districts.
Believing the claims to be genuine, the MP reportedly transferred a total of UGX 60 million to the suspect.
The matter was reported to police, leading to the opening of a General Enquiry File (GEF) and the subsequent arrest of Tumwebaze.
She is currently being held in police custody as detectives continue investigations to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged fraud and determine whether there are additional victims or accomplices.
Police have urged the public, particularly political leaders, public officials, and other stakeholders, to verify any claims involving government funding or facilitation through the appropriate official channels before making financial commitments.
The Uganda Police Force has also encouraged members of the public to promptly report suspected cases of impersonation or fraud to the nearest police station.
