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. @mkituuma "This is to inform the public about the arrest of a group of cyber fraudsters who have been impersonating Mrs Natasha Museveni Karugire and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. Security agencies have been investigating a cybercrime scheme in which criminals created several fake TikTok and WhatsApp accounts in the name of Mrs. Natasha Museveni Karugire, using her photographs and identity to defraud her followers. The suspects targeted individuals who reached out to her online seeking financial assistance. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects did the following: Accessed TikTok and other social media platforms, specifically targeting the account of Mrs. Karugire Identified followers who were requesting financial support or assistance. Registered multiple telephone lines on WhatsApp and other platforms, using Mrs. Karugire ’s photograph as the profile picture to appear authentic. Initiated communication with these followers, pretending to be Mrs. Karugire. Once a victim requested financial help, they instructed the victim to first pay a “registration fee” or “processing charge”, the amount varying according to the support requested. Provided specific telephone numbers where the victims were directed to deposit or send the money. Several individuals were defrauded of various amounts of money through this scheme. Acting on intelligence we conducted operations in Iganga Municipality, where four suspects were arrested. They have been identified as: Isabirye Ashiraf Mulondo Rahman Kakaire Zubair Egesa Sharif Upon arrest, the suspects were found in possession of several telephone SIM cards and several mobile handsets, which are believed to have been used in the commission of these crimes. The suspects are currently in custody and will be arraigned before court shortly to face charges related to cyber fraud and impersonation. We strongly caution the public against paying any money to individuals online who demand registration fees, processing charges, or advance payments in exchange for financial assistance, jobs, visas, scholarships, or other opportunities. Genuine service providers and reputable individuals do not demand such upfront payments through social media. Members of the public are urged to: Treat any request for “registration fees” or “clearance charges” made through social media or messaging apps with suspicion. Verify any offer or request using official contacts and channels, not numbers sent to you in private messages. Immediately report any suspicious online activity, fake accounts, or attempted fraud to the nearest police station. The public is encouraged to stay vigilant and to work closely with us in the fight against online crime.