Fraud Alert: Fake ‘General Isa’ Arrested for Defrauding Foreign Investors of Billions
Kampala, Uganda — July 30, 2025
Security services have confirmed the arrest of a notorious conman who has been impersonating a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer under the alias “General Isa.” The suspect, whose real identity is yet to be disclosed by authorities, has been at the center of a major fraud operation targeting foreign investors.
According to official sources, the individual scammed unsuspecting victims out of billions of shillings by posing as a high-ranking military official with alleged connections to lucrative investment opportunities. His elaborate scheme reportedly exploited the trust of multiple international businesspeople seeking to invest in Uganda.
The suspect was apprehended following a joint operation by security agencies, who had been tracking him after receiving multiple complaints from defrauded investors.
“The public is hereby informed that the notorious conman who calls himself ‘General Isa’ has been arrested by the security services. He will be prosecuted in the courts of law accordingly,” an official statement read.
Authorities are urging any individuals who may have been defrauded by the suspect to come forward and assist with ongoing investigations.
This case adds to a growing list of sophisticated fraud schemes targeting investors under false pretenses. Security agencies have reiterated their commitment to rooting out such criminal networks and bringing perpetrators to justice.
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