Police are also investigating a further transaction involving $6,228 allegedly obtained on October 30, which was reported in Entebbe.
A Ugandan safari operator is accused of defrauding foreign tourists of more than $30,000 after allegedly receiving payments for safari bookings and failing to provide the agreed services.
Police have arrested Tusubira Annet, the proprietor and operator of Tubaale Safaris, following complaints from foreign tourists who allegedly paid for trips through the company’s website, email and WhatsApp platforms.
According to a police statement issued on Monday, November 9, 2026, Tusubira was arrested on October 30 by officers from Jinja Central Police Station over the alleged fraud.
Police said the complaints involve several transactions dating back to July 2026.
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In one of the cases, Tusubira allegedly obtained about $12,000 from a foreign tourist on July 18. The matter was reported at Masindi Police Station.
On July 31, she allegedly received $8,400 from a British tourist in another transaction reported to Entebbe Central Police Station.
Another complaint involves an American couple who allegedly paid $12,966 on August 19. The case was reported at Pakwach Police Station.
Police are also investigating a further transaction involving $6,228 allegedly obtained on October 30, which was reported in Entebbe.
The reported transactions amount to more than $39,000.
Police further revealed that the Uganda Tourism Board withdrew Tubaale Safaris’ operating licence on July 21, 2026, but the operator allegedly continued accepting bookings and payments even after the licence had been withdrawn.
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Tusubira was taken to court on November 2, 2026, over allegations of obtaining money by false pretences, according to the police statement.
Police have urged anyone who may have been defrauded by Tubaale Safaris to report to Jinja Central Police Station or the nearest police station.
Affected clients have been advised to provide booking confirmations, payment records, correspondence and other relevant evidence to support investigations.
Meanwhile, police have cautioned tourists against falling victim to fraudulent safari operators, advising them to verify the current licensing status of tour companies with the Uganda Tourism Board before making bookings or payments.
Tourists have also been urged to ensure that business names on booking documents match the operators’ licensing details, obtain written itineraries and clear payment and refund terms, and use traceable payment methods.
Police further advised travellers to independently verify operators’ contact details rather than relying solely on websites, social media accounts or WhatsApp communications.
Members of the public who suspect fraud have been urged to report promptly to the nearest police station, the Uganda Tourism Board or the Tourism Police Unit.
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