By Our Reporter
KAMPALA
A Kampala City based businessman has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Kenyan Gold dealer of USD 49,500 in a fake gold deal.
Mukundane Robert, a director of Bsafe security systems was arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and arraigned before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 11th November, 2025.
He was charged with Obtaining Money by False Pretence, Forgery, Uttering false documents, and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony.
It is alleged that between March and July 2025, the accused, along with others still at large, conspired to defraud Kenyan businessman Muruiki Haron Gatiji of USD 49,500 under the pretext that the funds would facilitate the export of 200 kilograms of gold from Kampala, Uganda, to Dubai.
The accused and others convinced the investor to remit the funds, claiming it was necessary to cover the clearing and documentation for the gold export. However, despite receiving the funds, the gold was never exported, and the suspects reportedly ceased all communication with the investor.
