Four Suspects Arraigned Over Attempted $4.95 Million Fraud Targeting Turkish Investor
Kampala, Uganda – July 29, 2025
Four individuals have been arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court over an elaborate scheme to defraud a Turkish investor and his company of nearly USD 5 million.
The suspects—Dr. Mulyansaka Charles, Mwesigwa Moses, Seruma Moses, and Watum Peter—were intercepted on July 22, 2025, in a joint operation led by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (@AntiGraft_SH) in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (@CID1_UG) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (@ODPPUGANDA).
According to investigators, the group attempted to defraud Turkish national Mr. Furkan Gumran, representing SIRUS BLUE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO., LTD, through a fraudulent transaction involving the supply of AD BLUE Solution—a chemical used to reduce carbon emissions in automotive engines—to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
The bogus deal was valued at USD 4.95 million.
The suspects allegedly masqueraded as officials of a non-existent “Special Contracts Committee” under the Office of the President, falsely claiming it was responsible for supervising the procurement process. They presented themselves as follows:
- Dr. Mulyansaka Charles – Chairman, Special Contracts Committee
- Mwesigwa Moses – Director of Procurement
- Seruma Moses – Communication/IT Specialist
- Watum Peter – Secretary
The accused allegedly forged official documents, complete with counterfeit government stamps, to support their claims and convince the investor of the legitimacy of the deal.
They have been formally charged with forgery, uttering false documents, attempting to commit a felony, and electronic fraud. The suspects were remanded to custody and will reappear in court on August 11, 2025.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing, and additional suspects remain at large.
