Police hunt businessman facing 14 counts of forgery and land fraud

KAMPALA - Police have launched a manhunt for Muhammad Kamoga,40, businessman and resident of Bugabo–Garuga in Katabi town council, Wakiso District, who is wanted over multiple counts of forgery, uttering false documents, and obtaining registration by false pretence.

According to Deputy Kampala metropolitan Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the suspect faces 14 criminal counts before the Chief Magistrate’s Court of Entebbe under Criminal Case No. ENT-00-CR-CO-0836-2023. 

The charges include nine counts of forgery, three counts of uttering false documents, and two counts of obtaining registration by false pretence,  all contrary to the Penal Code Act, Cap 128.

“It is alleged that between February and May 2021, while at the Wakiso Lands Office in Busiro, the suspect forged land transfer forms and a practising certificate for advocates, which he later used to fraudulently obtain registration of land in Busiro Block 435, among other plots,” Owoyesigyire said.

He added that a warrant of arrest has already been issued by senior magistrate Grade I at Entebbe Edgar Tusiime Tibayeita, ordering that Kamoga be apprehended and produced before the court to answer the charges.

“The Police are appealing to the suspect, Muhamad Kamoga, to report to the nearest Police station or appear before the Chief Magistrate’s Court of Entebbe immediately to avoid further inconvenience,”  Owoyesigyire said.

He also urged members of the public who may have information about the suspect’s whereabouts to share it confidentially with police through the nearest station or by calling the force’s toll-free lines.

Owoyesigyire reaffirmed that the Force remains committed to bringing all persons involved in forgery, fraud, and land-related crimes to justice.

“Land fraud continues to be a major area of concern, and we will not relent in tracking down and prosecuting individuals who manipulate land registration processes through forgery or deception,” he said.