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The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uganda has launched an investigation into a fraudulent scheme led by one Angella Bukenya, a woman based in Washington, USA.
Bukenya, who operates through her company Angie B Consultants, is accused of deceiving Ugandans by offering to help them secure US work visas.
Simon Mundeyi, the spokesperson for the Ministry, told reporters that Bukenya and her agents have been charging Ugandans up to $3000 per person under the false promise of securing work visas.
“Many Ugandans have fallen victim to this fraudulent scheme,” he said.
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Mundeyi added that this operation is a well-organised scam, with Bukenya using her Ugandan agents to collect money and passports from unsuspecting individuals seeking work abroad.
"Our investigations show that these agents are misleading Ugandans, taking their passports, and sending them to Bukenya, who sells them to criminals," he further explained.
Local Agents Involved in the ScamBukenya’s scam is being carried out with the help of several local agents, including Moses Arinaitwe, Brian Mukisa, Obadiah Mamuli, and Fred Musoke.
These agents have been actively approaching Ugandans in search of work permits and visas, promising to help them secure opportunities abroad.
Once the agents collect the money and passports, they disappear, sending them to Bukenya to be sold.
"These passports are bought by non-Ugandan criminals, not for travel purposes, but to aid in their illegal activities, particularly drug dealing," Mundeyi said.
He explained that the criminals use the stolen passports because their appearance often allows them to bypass detection in foreign countries.
Authorities Take Action and Advise Caution The Ministry of Internal Affairs is now working closely with US authorities to ensure that the individuals involved in this fraudulent scheme are held accountable.
Mundeyi confirmed, "We are in touch with the relevant authorities in the US and hope to bring these criminals to justice soon."
He also issued a caution to Ugandans considering migration opportunities, urging them to conduct thorough research before engaging with any company offering visa services.