By Robert Segawa
Jinja Road Police have apprehended Tumusiime Joshua, also known as Conrad, along with his accomplices Kalinda Jenesis, Arun Kumar, and Patel, in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme that defrauded multiple companies. Tumusiime, a notorious conman, is accused of impersonating the owner of Twilight Holdings Limited and using this false identity to secure a contract with Grain Pulse Limited, a company in the fertilizer distribution business.
According to police, Tumusiime, who posed as a legitimate businessman, entered into an agreement with Grain Pulse Limited to transport fertilizers to clients in western Uganda. However, after securing the contract, Tumusiime subcontracted the task to Lolyne Enterprises Limited without disclosing his true identity, falsely claiming that he represented Native Group Limited, a company purportedly owned by the Chinese national Arun Kumar.
The scheme took a fraudulent turn when Tumusiime reportedly received a payment of Shs 12,000,000 (Twelve million) from Grain Pulse Limited but disappeared with the money, failing to deliver any goods or services to Lolyne Enterprises. The police have confirmed that this is not an isolated incident. Multiple complaints have been filed against Tumusiime Joshua from various police stations, including Kireka, CPS Kampala, Bweyogere, and Jinja Road.
Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesman, confirmed that Tumusiime Joshua and his accomplice, Ssebalu Moses, are currently in police custody at Jinja Road Police Station. They are facing charges of obtaining money by false pretenses and theft.
“These individuals have left a trail of victims, and we are working hard to investigate further,” said Onyango. “The case files are being processed and will be submitted to the Resident State Attorney for legal advice and prosecution.”
The police are continuing their investigations to uncover more details about the fraudulent activities and ensure that all those responsible for the scam are held accountable.
