The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working jointly with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has arraigned a suspected fraudster, Ssekidde Lubowa Godffrey, on multiple criminal charges, including obtaining money by false pretences, forgery and personation.
Ssekidde, who is accused of masquerading as Maj Gen Sam Kiwanuka, was produced before court and remanded until January 21, 2026.
According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit spokesperson, Mariam Natasha, the accused allegedly defrauded an investor of more than $197,570, equivalent to Shs715,548,842, by falsely claiming the money was required as facilitation fees to secure a government contract.
“The accused obtained over $197,570 from an investor by falsely pretending that the funds were required as fees for awarding a contract for the supply of hand hoes and mosquito nets to the Government of Uganda,” Natasha said.
She added that investigations uncovered a wider and more elaborate scheme in which Ssekidde allegedly targeted multiple victims using similar tactics.
“Further investigations established that Ssekidde Lubowa Godffrey has defrauded several other investors of billions of shillings, while falsely personating as a Major General attached to the Office of the President,” Natasha said.
Authorities say the case highlights a growing trend of fraudsters exploiting the names of senior government officials and offices to swindle unsuspecting members of the public, particularly through fictitious procurement and supply contracts.
The Anti-Corruption Unit has urged citizens and investors to always verify claims involving government contracts or senior officials through established government channels before committing funds.
The matter remains under investigation as prosecutors prepare to proceed with the case when the accused returns to court later this month.
