In a coordinated effort, police and Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) security have uncovered a massive counterfeit currency scheme operating out of Entebbe Municipality. The investigation culminated in a raid at a local garage, where authorities discovered counterfeit US dollars worth an astonishing $2 million concealed in 40 large and medium-sized metallic boxes.
The breakthrough came after months of meticulous surveillance. In May and October 2024, the Special Investigations Unit (SH-ACU) received tips about a suspicious consignment at Entebbe International Airport. Following the lead, investigators tracked the smuggled consignment after it left the airport on December 17, tracing its movement to the targeted garage.
In a bid to deceive potential victims, the fraudsters had filled the metallic boxes with soil to mimic the weight of genuine currency. Further inspection revealed additional bulky, well-packaged boxes disguised as goods in transit. However, these boxes were found to contain nothing more than empty soda and beer crates.
So far, three suspects have been arrested in connection with the counterfeit operation, and efforts are underway to apprehend others involved in the scheme.
