10/08/2026
๐จ๐บ๐ฌ POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN ALLEGED ONLINE TOURISM FRAUD,
Uganda Police have arrested Faisal Kimuli, whom authorities identify as a prime suspect in an alleged online fraud scheme targeting foreign tourists through a purported car-hire and tour company, FK Car Rental.
According to police, the investigation began after a Russian tourist reported on 16 August 2026 that he had paid USD 2,215 for a vehicle that was never delivered. The companyโs website was subsequently taken offline and its listed contact numbers became unreachable.
Police say further complaints revealed a similar pattern involving online platforms advertising gorilla permits, safaris and 4x4 vehicle hire.
Investigators allege that the suspect:
โข Used professionally designed advertisements and photographs with genuine tourists to create an appearance of legitimacy.
โข Operated under several identities, including โBecky,โ โKim Quinnโ and โHabimana Samuel.โ
โข Offered tourism services at prices allegedly well below market rates.
โข Requested advance payments through mobile money and bank transfers, primarily via WhatsApp.
โข Frequently changed telephone numbers, devices, accounts and websites, allegedly to evade detection.
Police say Kimuli was traced and arrested on 2 October 2026. Investigations remain ongoing to determine the full extent of the alleged fraud, identify additional victims and possible accomplices, and trace and recover funds.
โ ๏ธ Police advice to tourists: Verify tourism operators before making payments. Tourists seeking gorilla permits are advised to obtain them directly through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) or use tourism operators licensed by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB).
Anyone who believes they may have been affected is encouraged to report to Katwe Police Station or the nearest police station.