Tayari News
KAMPALA – The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), in coordination with the Kira Police Division, has arrested two suspects in connection with land fraud, criminal trespass, impersonation, and forgery of land located in Kiwologoma, Kira Division, Wakiso District.
The matter was reported to SHIPU by Ms. Susan Karungi, the bona fide owner of the land.
According to the complaint received by the Unit, unknown individuals had impersonated her and used forged land documents to fraudulently present themselves as the rightful owners of the property.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects reportedly used the forged land documents to obtain a loan of over UGX 30 million from PLC Financial Services, Ntinda.
As part of the loan processing procedure, officials from the Financial institution reportedly conducted a site verification visit to the land which blew the cover of the fraudsters.During the verification exercise, neighbours and caretakers of the property alerted the legitimate owner that unknown individuals, two women and a man were present on the land and appeared to be claiming ownership.
Concerned by the development, the rightful owner immediately reported the matter to the Kira Police Division, where a case file of criminal trespass, forgery, and uttering false documents is under investigationsFollowing the report, SHIPU commenced coordinated intelligence-led investigations in collaboration with the Kira Police Division & Wakiso Lands office.
Acting on the findings, a joint operation was conducted today which led to the arrest of two suspects found in connection with the alleged fraud. The suspects were identified as Kamakune Lucky, Nabatanzi Hadijah, who is also reportedly presenting herself as Karungi Susan.
The two suspects were handed over to the Kira Police Division for prosecution. Under the guidance of the Head of Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, SHIPU reiterates its commitment to safeguarding, protecting investors, and working with MDAs to combat fraud for economic development.