Entebbe, Uganda – A joint operation conducted by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-AU), Entebbe Police, and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has led to the arrest of three suspected fraudsters found with USD 2 million in counterfeit currency. The operation took place on Friday at a garage in Entebbe Municipality, where the fake money was allegedly being concealed.
The investigation began in May 2024 after SH-AU received tip-offs about suspicious consignments linked to Entebbe International Airport. Following months of surveillance, authorities discovered that a consignment containing fake US dollars had been smuggled out of the airport on December 17, 2024. The SH-AU team traced the consignment to a motor vehicle garage in Entebbe.
During the search, law enforcement officials uncovered 40 large and medium metallic boxes filled with suspected counterfeit currency. To deceive potential targets, the fraudsters had added soil to the boxes to increase their weight. In addition to the fake money, officials recovered several bulky boxes that were falsely labeled as containing goods in transit but instead held empty crates of soda and beer.
The SH-AU stated that three suspects have been arrested, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend additional individuals involved in this fraudulent scheme. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by Ugandan authorities to combat corruption and financial crimes within the country.