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Byaruhanga Kassim has been arretsed on charges of impersonating a Commissioner of Police and posing as an intelligence officer in the army
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Naggalama, Uganda – Police in Naggalama have arrested Byaruhanga Kassim on charges of impersonating a Commissioner of Police and posing as an intelligence officer in the army. The arrest took place on December 7, 2024. The investigation began on July 24, 2024, when the Naggalama Division Police Commander (DPC) received a phone call from someone claiming to be Commissioner of Police Tumusiime. The caller informed the DPC about a supposed auctioning exercise of motor vehicles at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
The next day, the alleged "commissioner" requested the DPC to send UGX 800,000 to a specified phone number, claiming it belonged to URA. Suspicions arose, prompting the DPC to report the matter, leading to an investigation.
Police Spokesperson Rusoke shows the picture of the alleged impersonator
Byaruhanga was tracked down and arrested after police discovered his fraudulent activities. The Police Spokesperson for the area stated that the suspect is in custody and will be charged with impersonation and attempted fraud. Authorities have urged the public to remain cautious and verify the identity of individuals claiming to hold official positions before engaging in any financial transactions.
The police reiterated their commitment to cracking down on criminal elements seeking to undermine public trust in law enforcement institutions.
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