The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), together with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has filed charges against Mukundane Robert, the director of Bsafe Security Systems, over allegations of defrauding a Kenyan businessman.
Mukundane faces charges of Obtaining Money by False Pretence, Forgery, Uttering False Documents, and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony at the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court.
According to investigators, between March and July 2025, Mukundane and unidentified accomplices allegedly persuaded Muruiki Haron Gatiji, a Kenyan investor, to transfer USD 49,500 (about UGX 177 million). The funds were purportedly to facilitate the export of 200 kilograms of gold from Kampala to Dubai.
The accused and his co-conspirators claimed the money was needed to cover documentation and clearance costs for the gold shipment. However, the gold was never exported, and the suspects allegedly cut off all communication with the investor after receiving the funds.
The case highlights the collaborative effort of SHACU, CID, and ODPP to tackle financial crimes and protect investors from fraudulent schemes. Authorities say the matter remains under investigation as they continue to track down the other suspects involved in the scam.
The court is expected to hear further proceedings in the coming weeks, as Mukundane awaits trial while the investigation unfolds.
This case has drawn attention not only for the amount involved but also for the sophisticated nature of the alleged fraud, underlining ongoing challenges in cross-border trade and investment security in Uganda.
