Police in Kampala have arrested two people accused of extorting money from a job seeker under the guise of securing him an appointment as an Assistant RDC.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Racheal Kawala, Eddie Kaigwa and Juliet Nganda allegedly obtained shs Shs2 million from Awan Mugabi Obadia aftr promising him appointment as assistant RDC.
Kawala added that the suspects were reportedly still demanding more money from the victim when police were alerted.
“It is alleged they were still demanding money from the victim. Police were informed about the incident, opened up a case, arrested the suspects and they are currently in our police custody,” Kawala stated.
Police have encouraged members of the public who may have encountered similar scams to report to the nearest police station as investigations continue.
Warning
Speakign to journalists, the Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, warned Ugandans against fraudsters obtaining money by false pretence in exchange for appointments as Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Deputy RDCs and Assistant RDCs.
Babalanda described the scheme as illegal and unacceptable, urging the public to remain vigilant and report such incidents to authorities.
“Obtaining money by false pretence over the appointments of RRDCs, Deputy RRDCs and Assistant RRDCs is illegal and unacceptable,” she said.
She called on Ugandans not to fall victim to the scam, emphasizing that the appointments are made strictly by the President and are free of charge.
“Appointments of RRDCs, Deputy RRDCs and Assistant RRDCs are done by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Uganda, who is also the appointing authority. Therefore, you should not be conned. You should not give away your money because these appointments are free of charge,” Babalanda stated.
The minister further urged government agencies to step up vigilance.
“I call upon fellow Ugandans to be vigilant and report such incidents to the nearest police. I also call upon sister agencies like the Office of the IGG, the Anti-Corruption Unit and the police to be vigilant and to take note of what is happening now,” she added.