The arrests were a collaborative effort between Uganda’s State House Anti-Graft Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

Among the accused are four Congolese and three Ugandan nationals. They include Paluku Kisasi and Mabwongo Prince, both identified as purported gold sellers from the Congo, alongside Safari Akonkwa and Isaac Mpende, who allegedly posed as agents for Legacy Refinery Company.

The Ugandan suspects are Abdul Madjid Kahirima, a supposed gold smelter, and Kajjubi Tevin Kyome and Tibasiima Barbra (also known as Katushabe Sharon), who were representatives for Emerod Co. Ltd.

The group is accused of defrauding a Nigerian businessman, Mr. Mark Gbillah, of $70,000 between July and August 2025.

They allegedly promised to supply him with seven kilograms of gold through their companies, Legacy Refinery Limited and Emerod Agency Limited. However, investigators found that the companies had no legitimate gold to sell, and the suspects are believed to have mingled the minerals with the intent to defraud.

The charges against them include obtaining money by false pretenses and operating a refining and smelting business without a license.

All seven have been remanded until their next court appearance on August 19, 2025.

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The individuals – Kananura Daniel, Mpomba Richard, Muhwezi Benon, Nkahirwa Pascal, Mujuzi John Keneddy and Bekalaze Ismail – were apprehended on September 30 following an order by President Museveni to probe illegal airport activities.

During the arrest, authorities found 11 plastic boxes containing 300 metal bars that the suspects falsely presented as gold in an attempt to deceive potential investors. However, after a forensic examination by the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines, it was determined that the items were actually different minerals.

Initially charged on October 11, the suspects are facing accusations of engaging in mineral transactions without proper authorization, mixing minerals with the intention to deceive, and smuggling minerals.

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Criminal Investigations Directorate, and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions cooperated in the apprehension of the suspects.

The accused individuals remain in detention as they await further legal proceedings.

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