Four Uganda Police Force officers have been convicted in an internal disciplinary case after they were found to have abandoned their assigned duties and deployed themselves to guard suspects linked to an alleged multimillion-dollar gold fraud operation.

The case began in July 2025 when a businessman from Dubai filed a complaint alleging that Asiimwe Moses and his accomplices, operating under Real Sunnex Ltd, had fraudulently obtained US$4 million from him through a fake gold transaction.

According to the Uganda Police Force, further engagement with the complainant revealed that the suspects were allegedly planning to receive another US$4 million from the same businessman using similar fraudulent pretences.

Acting on the information, joint security teams conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of 16 suspects, including Asiimwe Moses, who police identified as the prime suspect. The other suspects were identified as Mibenge Rogers, Kiwanuka Edward, Kajubi Geofrey, Songole Thiery, Ajambo Bright, Mayuku Glody Mata, Nakahosa Soleina, Masaba William, Walusimbi Joseph, Ampurire Anitah, Amani Patrick, Mugoya Christian, Kagarura Dicken, Leta Grace and Mbasa Taboma.

During the operation, security teams recovered several exhibits, including suspected fake gold, documents considered incriminating and eight motor vehicles believed to have been used to facilitate the alleged fraudulent activities.

Police investigations subsequently established that four officers had left their official duties and self-deployed to guard the suspects at an illegal gold refinery where the alleged fraudulent transactions were being facilitated.

The officers identified by police are PC Kulutu Ayubu, PC Emorut Razak, PC Waiswa Benon and PC Waiswa Siraj. Police said the officers withdrew from their respective beats without authorisation and deployed themselves in support of the alleged gold fraud syndicate, describing the conduct as a serious breach of police discipline and professional conduct.

On August 29, 2026, the four officers appeared before the Police Disciplinary Court, where they were tried and convicted.

The court recommended dismissal for PC Kulutu Ayubu and PC Waiswa Benon, while PC Waiswa Siraj and PC Emorut Razak were recommended for discharge.

Police said the four officers, together with the other 12 suspects arrested during the operation, are being processed for criminal trial in the courts of law.

Investigations into the wider alleged syndicate are continuing, with police seeking to establish whether there were other accomplices and to facilitate the recovery of the money allegedly obtained through the fraudulent transactions.

The Uganda Police Force said it remains committed to addressing misconduct within its ranks and fighting wrongdoing involving its personnel.

Police have also cautioned members of the public, particularly those involved in the gold and precious minerals trade, to carry out due diligence and verify the legitimacy of dealers and refineries before entering into transactions.