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The suspects were intercepted on July 22, 2025, while orchestrating a fraudulent transaction involving the purported supply of AD BLUE Solution
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Crime Desk
Kampala – The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, today arraigned four individuals accused of attempting to defraud Turkish investor Mr. Furkan Gumran and his company, SIRUS BLUE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
The alleged scam
The suspects were intercepted on July 22, 2025, while orchestrating a fraudulent transaction involving the purported supply of AD BLUE Solution—a chemical used to reduce carbon emissions in automotive engines—valued at USD 4.95 million to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
False Pretenses & Forged Documents
Investigations revealed that the suspects:
They fabricated a "Special Contracts Committee" under the Office of the President, complete with forged stamps and documents, to deceive the investor into believing they had authority to facilitate the multi-million-dollar deal.
Charges & Court Proceedings
The suspects face multiple charges, including:
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court remanded them until August 11, 2025, as investigations continue to apprehend additional accomplices still at large.
Government’s Warning Against Fraud
Authorities emphasized a zero-tolerance stance on fraud targeting investors. "This case highlights the dangers of fake procurement schemes. We urge businesses to verify all government transactions through official channels," stated a representative from @AntiGraft_SH.
