By Four individuals have been arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court for allegedly attempting to defraud a Turkish investor and his company of USD 4.95 million through a bogus chemical supply deal.
The suspects Dr. Mulyansaka Charles, Mwesigwa Moses, Seruma Moses, and Watum Peter were intercepted on July 22, 2025, following a joint operation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
According to prosecutors, the accused presented themselves to Turkish national Mr. Furkan Gumran, representing SIRUS BLUE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO. LTD, as officials from a fictitious “Special Contracts Committee” based in the Office of the President. They claimed this committee was overseeing a Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development procurement for an AD BLUE solution a chemical used to reduce emissions in automotive engines allegedly valued at nearly USD 5 million.
The suspects allegedly fabricated a set of documents bearing forged signatures and counterfeit stamps purportedly from the Office of the President to lend credibility to their claims. These documents were used in an attempt to dupe the investor into wiring the funds for the purported supply contract.
The accused held the following fake titles:
- Dr. Mulyansaka Charles — Chairman, Special Contracts Committee
- Mwesigwa Moses — Director of Procurement
- Seruma Moses — Communication/IT Specialist
- Watum Peter — Secretary
All four were charged with forgery, uttering false documents, attempted commission of a felony, and electronic fraud. They have been remanded until August 11, 2025, as investigations continue.
Authorities confirmed that other individuals connected to the scheme are still at large, and a manhunt is underway.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has urged members of the public, especially foreign investors, to exercise vigilance and verify procurement claims with relevant government agencies before committing funds.
This case underscores the rising sophistication of white-collar crime and reinforces ongoing efforts to protect investors and public institutions from fraud and impersonation.
