End Of 40 Days! Three Remanded For Impersonating Businessman Ham To Defraud Ugandans

By Our Reporter

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded three individuals, including a 24-year-old man and two minors, for impersonating city businessman Hamis Kiggundu aka Ham through fake social media accounts, which they used to defraud unsuspecting Ugandans.

The accused: Master Don Sharif (24) and two juveniles aged 16 and 17, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizi on Monday and pleaded not guilty to charges of impersonation and obtaining money by false pretence.

Sharif was remanded to Luzira Prison, while the two minors were committed to Naguru Juvenile Remand Home until October 20, 2025, pending further hearing.

How The Scam Operated

They are accused of luring victims with false promises of jobs, youth loans, education sponsorships, and other financial opportunities, through which they reportedly collected millions of shillings from unsuspecting members of the public.

Investigations revealed that all three suspects are residents of Iganga District in Busoga sub-region, which police have identified as a rising hotspot for cyber-related crimes. Authorities noted that several previous cases involving impersonation of Dr. Kiggundu have also been traced to the same area.

This latest arrest marks the sixth case this year involving individuals accused of impersonating the renowned businessman.

Ham Group Warns Public Against Fraudsters

Responding to the incident, Ham Group’s Public Relations Officer, Karim Sserugo, cautioned Ugandans to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to online con artists misusing the entrepreneur’s name.

“We want to categorically state that Dr. Hamis Kiggundu and the Ham Group of Companies do not run any loan, school fees, or youth financial support programmes,” Sserugo said. “Anyone claiming otherwise is a fraudster. We urge the public to verify all information through our official platforms.”

Authorities have similarly warned that the increasing wave of cyber fraud and impersonation threatens public trust in legitimate business and charitable initiatives. They urged citizens to report any suspicious online activity to the Uganda Police Cyber Crimes Unit.

The development comes amidst a surge in digital impersonation scams, often targeting prominent figures to lure victims through fake investment or job schemes. Law enforcement officials have intensified operations to track cyber fraudsters, many of whom exploit social media anonymity and fake identities to execute their crimes.