Four police officers have been recommended for dismissal or discharge after being convicted of abandoning their official duties and allegedly providing security to a fake gold syndicate accused of defrauding a Dubai-based businessman of $4 million.
The officers were tried and convicted by the Police Disciplinary Court on August 29, 2026, after investigations established that they had withdrawn from their respective beats without authorisation and deployed themselves to guard suspects at an illegal gold refinery where the alleged fraudulent transactions were being facilitated.
PC Kulutu Ayubu and PC Waiswa Benon were recommended for dismissal, while PC Waiswa Siraj and PC Emorut Razak were recommended for discharge.
The four officers are also among 16 suspects being processed for criminal prosecution over their alleged involvement in the wider gold fraud syndicate.
The case started in July 2025 when a Dubai-based businessman lodged a complaint alleging that Asiimwe Moses and his accomplices, operating under Real Sunnex Ltd, had fraudulently obtained $4 million from him through a fake gold transaction.
According to police, further engagement with the complainant established that the suspects were preparing to receive another $4 million from the same businessman under similar fraudulent pretences.
Acting on the intelligence, joint security teams reportedly laid a trap that led to the arrest of 16 suspects, including Asiimwe, who police consider the prime suspect.
Others arrested are 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 suspected fake gold, incriminating documents and eight motor vehicles believed to have been used to facilitate the alleged fraudulent enterprise.
Police said the subsequent investigations uncovered the involvement of the four officers, who had allegedly abandoned their assigned duties to provide security for the suspects.
Their conduct, according to police, amounted to a serious breach of police discipline and professional conduct.
The officers’ disciplinary trial was conducted internally before the Police Disciplinary Court on August 29, where the court found them culpable and recommended their dismissal or discharge.
Police said the disciplinary action does not shield the officers from possible criminal prosecution.
The four officers, together with the other 12 suspects arrested in the operation, are being processed for trial in the courts of law.
Investigations into the wider syndicate are still ongoing, with police seeking to identify other suspected accomplices and recover the money allegedly obtained from the Dubai businessman.
Police spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke said the action against the officers demonstrates the force’s commitment to dealing with misconduct within its ranks.
“We reassure the public of our unwavering commitment to fighting any form of misconduct within our ranks,” Rusoke said.
He also cautioned members of the public, particularly those engaged in the gold and precious minerals trade, to exercise due diligence and verify the legitimacy of dealers and refineries before entering into transactions.
The police urged gold traders and investors to verify the credentials of dealers, suppliers and refineries to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes.
