Uganda Signs Agreement to Establish UNODC Office in Kampala
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda today hosted the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at its headquarters in Kampala, where Uganda a...
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Breaking: 1,000 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Sweeping Uganda Cybercrime Crackdown
Investigators suspect the syndicate hacked telecommunications companies and utility providers, causing service disruptions and enabling fraudulent deductions from custome...
Opinion | Uganda Must Stop Wasting Cyber Talent: Why Detective SP Bills Ndyamuhaki Deserves A Bigger National Role
Great nations are secured not only by guns, uniforms, or intelligence budgets, but by how wisely they identify, nurture, and deploy exceptional talent. In an era where cr...
Kampala Hair Shop Linked to Shs13M Fraud on Bank Account in Singapore
Kampala hair shop has been linked to the fraudulent use of a Singapore woman’s credit card, resulting in the theft of UGX 13 million through three unauthorised tra...
Inside Centenary Bank’s Anti-Fraud Technology Protecting Customers’ Money
As digital banking adoption accelerates across East Africa, concerns over cybercrime continue to grow, with fraudsters increasingly targeting unsuspecting users through s...
250 lives lost, Shs2 billion stolen since start of 2026 — Says Military Intelligence Chief Gen. Richard Otto
Richard Otto, the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (Second right).The Uganda People’s Defence Forces has reported that more than 250 people have been kil...
6 Ugandans Arrested in Connection to USD 3.4 Mn Equity Bank Rwanda Digital Heist
The cross-border heist signifies a new frontier in the evolving nature of financial crime, where digital fraud is increasingly sophisticated, fast-moving and now, transna...
Stealing in the name of Museveni’s Daughter: End of 40 Days for Four Suspected Fraudsters
Four suspected fraudsters who have been stealing in the name of Museveni’s daughter have seen the expiry of their proverbial 40 days of a thief. Police says it has...
Uganda Must Partner with Experts, Law Enforcement to Guard Against Cybersecurity Threats
Cybersecurity has become one of the fastest-growing global concerns, threatening financial systems, businesses, and governments.Valued at $193.73 billion in 2024, the glo...
Inside Uganda’s Cybercrime Battle: How Sophisticated Syndicates Are Draining Billions
At the VISA-Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) Cybersecurity Summit 2025 held on August 20, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, the Criminal Investigations Directorate...