Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects reportedly used the forged documents to secure a loan of more than sh30m from PLC Financial Services in Ntinda.
In the quiet neighborhood of Kiwologoma in Kira Division, Wakiso District, what began as a routine financial verification soon exposed a calculated scheme of deception.
The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), working closely with the Kira Police Division, has arrested two suspects linked to an alleged land fraud operation involving impersonation, criminal trespass, and forged land documents.
The case first came to light after Susan Karungi, the legitimate owner of the contested property, reported suspicious activity surrounding her land. According to her complaint to SHIPU, unknown individuals had allegedly impersonated her and used falsified land documents to present themselves as the rightful owners of the land which rightfully belongs to her.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects reportedly used the forged documents to secure a loan of more than sh30m from PLC Financial Services in Ntinda. As part of the loan approval process, officials from the financial institution conducted a standard site verification visit to the property.
It was during this visit that the scheme began to unravel.
Neighbours and caretakers at the site grew suspicious after noticing unfamiliar individuals — two women and a man — claiming ownership of the land. Alarmed by the situation, they promptly alerted Karungi.
Realizing that her property may have been targeted by fraudsters, Karungi immediately reported the matter to the Kira Police Division. Police opened a case file investigating charges of criminal trespass, forgery, and uttering false documents.
Following the report, SHIPU launched coordinated intelligence-led investigations alongside officers from the Kira Police Division and officials from the Wakiso District Lands Office.
The investigations culminated in a joint operation that led to the arrest of two suspects believed to be central to the fraudulent scheme. The suspects have been identified as Kamakune Lucky and Nabatanzi Hadijah. Authorities say Nabatanzi Hadijah had reportedly been presenting herself as Susan Karungi in order to advance the fraudulent claims over the property.
Both suspects have since been handed over to the Kira Police Division where they will face prosecution as investigations continue.
Under the leadership of the Head of Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, SHIPU has reiterated its commitment to protecting investors and property owners by working closely with government ministries, departments, and agencies to combat fraud and promote a secure environment for economic development.
Authorities say the case serves as a reminder of the growing sophistication of land-related fraud — and the importance of vigilance, community cooperation, and strong institutional response in safeguarding property rights.
