By Yusuf Obbo
IGANGA – Police have intensified operations against online fraudsters in Iganga District following growing concerns that the area has become a hotspot for impersonation and internet scams targeting unsuspecting Ugandans.
The Territorial Police in Iganga, working together with officers from Central Police Station (CPS) Kampala, have arrested another suspect linked to online impersonation and fraud.
The suspect, Kisambira Ali, 22, is a resident of Nampirika A Village, Bukaye Parish, Nakalama Sub-county in Iganga District.
According to police, Kisambira allegedly used the name of the Hajji Yasin Foundation to deceive members of the public through fraudulent online activities.
During a search and subsequent interrogation, detectives recovered a Samsung A05 mobile phone containing eight active TikTok accounts allegedly used in the scam. The accounts were operating under the usernames:
- Ssentongoyasin46
- Sengasarahonunylil
- Sengasarah294
- Sengasarah754
- Natasha2026kar
- Natashakarugile6
- Namerejustine7
- Sengasahara2
The suspect is currently being held at Iganga Central Police Station and is expected to be transferred to CPS Kampala, where the case was initially registered, for further investigations and prosecution.
Busoga East Regional Police spokesperson ASP Michael Kasadha said police are committed to tracking down everyone involved in online scams and impersonation.
“We have developed a public awareness programme to educate citizens on how to identify and avoid online fraudsters. Our operations will continue until all those involved are brought to justice,” Kasadha said.
Police say investigations indicate that Iganga District has increasingly become a hub for young people engaging in online scamming and impersonation, often using the identities of prominent individuals and organizations to defraud members of the public. Several victims have reportedly lost money through such schemes.
Authorities have urged Ugandans to verify the authenticity of online fundraising campaigns and social media accounts before sending money or sharing personal information.
