Police in Bugiri have arrested two people for allegedly being in possession of counterfeit money.
The suspects were arrested in an intelligence-led operation and have been identified as Ali Mutale (49), a resident of Nawanyingi Village in Iganga District, and Allan Kyemba (32), a resident of Walugogo in Iganga Municipality.
Busoga East police spokesperson, Mr Michael Kasadha, revealed that on December 12, 2025, Betty Wazenda, 46, a resident of Mugona village, Ndifakulya Parish in Kapyanga Sub County in Bugiri District, made a report about two men whom she could not identify.
Ms Wazenda told police that she had been given counterfeit Ugandan currency notes worth approximately Shs3 million, under the pretext that the suspects could provide her with more.
“The duo were arrested following an intelligence-led operation while travelling in a Toyota Premio, registration number UAN 003Y. Upon arrest, the vehicle was searched, and items of evidential value were recovered,” Mr. Kasadha said.
Police have established that the suspects are part of a wide counterfeit dollar racket operating in the Busoga sub-region and beyond.
“They have been involved in similar criminal activities in Iganga, Bugweri, and Bugiri, where they fleece and rob unsuspecting businessmen of their money,” he added.
Mr. Kasadha said that further investigations are ongoing to apprehend more suspects and cautioned the public against falling victim to counterfeit currency scams, even if the notes appear genuine.