The Kampala Metropolitan South Police have arrested a businesswoman from Mbarara City accused of allegedly impersonating a State House official and obtaining millions of shillings through false promises of securing government funds.
The suspect, Hope Tumwebaze, 53, a resident of Kamukuzi in Mbarara City, was taken into custody following investigations into an alleged fraud case involving a Member of Parliament.
According to police, Tumwebaze allegedly presented herself as an official attached to the Office of the President and claimed she could help facilitate access to government funding reportedly intended for selected districts.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect reportedly approached the legislator on several occasions beginning in June 2025 and convinced the complainant to send money to support the supposed process.
Authorities say the MP later transferred approximately UGX 60 million to the suspect after reportedly trusting her representations and alleged government connections.
Police later opened a General Enquiry File (GEF), triggering investigations that led to her arrest.
Detectives are now investigating whether other individuals could have fallen victim to the same scheme and whether the suspect may have worked with accomplices.
Tumwebaze remains in police custody as investigations continue.
The Uganda Police Force has warned members of the public against individuals claiming to possess special access to senior government offices or public funds. Police urged citizens and leaders to verify such claims through official government channels before making any financial commitments.
Authorities further called on anyone who may have encountered similar cases of impersonation or fraud to report to the nearest police station.
