Shs 620m Kampala forex robbery suspects to appear in court today

The police says it has concluded investigations into an aggravated robbery case involving seven suspects accused of stealing Shs 620 million belonging to Economic Exchange Forex Bureau.

The suspects are Mulindwa Sharif, Akid Khalid alias Bombe, Kayiira Muhamed, Tamim Kawaganya, Ongom Ivan, Kasozi Ismael alias Maso and Gizamba Ivan. They are jointly charged with aggravated robbery contrary to Sections 266 and 267(2) of the Penal Code Act.

Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, confirmed that investigations had been completed and that the suspects are expected to appear before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court today.

According to police, the robbery occurred on March 26, 2026, at the forex bureau’s branch on Nkrumah Road in Kampala, where the suspects allegedly robbed a businessman of a black backpack containing Shs 620 million.

Owoyesigyire said the suspects were armed during the incident.

“The accused are further alleged to have been in possession of a dangerous weapon, namely a panga, during the commission of the offence,” he said.

If convicted, the suspects face severe penalties under Uganda’s aggravated robbery laws.

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المصدر: The Observer (Uganda)