Ugandan arrested in South Africa over suspected Sh400m counterfeit currency

Sources familiar with the investigations alleged that Mulema’s residence may have been used as a brothel and was also suspected to be linked to the production of so-called “Black Dollar” counterfeit currency. During the search, officers reportedly recovered suspected counterfeit currency amounting to R1.6m (Sh400m), an iPhone 16, a money safe and two passports registered in Mulema’s name.

Mulema appearing before Durban Magistrate’s Court in South Africa on Monday.