The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), through its Environment Intelligence Unit, has apprehended a suspected conman identified as Robert Tugume following an operation in Kyegegwa District.
The suspect has been posing as a staff member of Global Tower Partners Ltd, e Ntinda-based company; and using forged approval letters and payment schedules tc defraud the public by soliciting money for land approvals and soil inspections.
NEMA warns the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect forged NEMA receipts and fraudulently collected money from unsuspecting victims while posing as an agent handling environmental compliance.
Recovered documents show fake company letterheads, questionable signatures, and inflated payment demands, some amounting to hundreds of millions of shillings.
Naomi N Karekaho Head, Corporate Communications at NEMA says the suspect is currently detained at Kyegegwa Police Post and will be charged in accordance with the law.
NEMA is working closely with the Uganda Police Force to ensure that appropriate legal action is taken and that justice is served.
NEMA warns the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes, emphasizing that it does not authorise individuals to collect cash payments on its behalf for environmental inspections, approvals, or related services. All official payments are made through recognised bank channels and government systems, and any legitimate receipt can be verified through NEMA offices. The public is urged to verify the identity of anyone claiming to represent NEMA or its partners, confirm paymen requests through official channels, and report any suspicious activities immediately to NEMA or the nearest police station.
NEMA remains committed to protecting the public from fraud and upholding integrity in environmental management and compliance processes.
