Russian cryptocurrency fraudster and wife kidnapped and killed in UAE
A Russian crypto Roman Novak went missing with his wife but the pair were later killed - he had been known for defrauded partners out of thousandsRoman Novak and his wife...
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Faisol Nyanzi second to be arrested as crackdown intensifies in Shs700m Bunga property scam
Faisol Nyanzi has been remanded to prison until November 4, 2025, as investigations continue.Kampala, Uganda: The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), in collaborat...
Road to Uganda’s first oil: Kingfisher likely to be starting point
For the next nine months, activities in Uganda’s oil fields will be ramped up as the country targets to get its first barrel of oil to the market through a 1,443km...
“Political fixâ€: Teso erupts over alleged rigging in Bukedea race for speaker’s seat
Teso Sub-region residents are expressing dismay over the apparent sidelining of rivals to Parliament Speaker Annet Anita Among in the Bukedea Woman MP race, drawing paral...
Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule
An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.De...
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...
27 arrested as Police halt six-month robbery rampage
A crime spree that saw a sophisticated gang steal over Shs600 million and commit multiple robberies is finally over as police make 27 arrests.27 suspects are arrested as...
High Court upholds Equity Bank’s $10m loan against Simbamanyo, dismisses fraud claims
Simbamanyo house which was acquired by tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia.The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed a high-profile legal challenge filed by Simbamanyo...
4 Ugandans posing as Energy Ministry officials Steal $5m from Turkish investor
A criminal on handcuffs (internet photo)A Turkish investor has fallen victim to a high-level fraud syndicate in Uganda, losing a staggering $4.95 million in a fictitious...
Headed for sentencing, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers aim to show he’s no longer a ‘Bad Boy for life’
There was a time when summer for Sean “Diddy†Combs meant throwing lavish parties and getting captur