The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded three individuals accused of impersonating city businessman Hamis Kiggundu, popularly known as Ham, in a social media scam that defrauded unsuspecting Ugandans.
The accused identified as Master Don Sharif (24) and two minors aged 16 and 17, all residents of Iganga District in the Busoga sub-region an area authorities say has become a hotspot for cyber-related crimes.
Prosecution told court that the suspects allegedly ran fake accounts on TikTok, Facebook, and WhatsApp, posing as Kiggundu and representatives of the Ham Group of Companies.
Through these platforms, they reportedly conned victims by promising jobs, youth loans, education sponsorships, and other financial benefits, obtaining millions of shillings in the process.
The trio appeared before Magistrate Ronald Kayizi, pleaded not guilty, and were remanded until October 20, 2025. Sharif was sent to Luzira Prison, while the juveniles were committed to Naguru Juvenile Remand Home.
This case marks the sixth incident this year involving suspects charged with impersonating Kiggundu, following a series of similar scams traced to the same region.
Speaking on behalf of the Ham Group, Public Relations Officer Karim Sserugo warned the public against falling victim to such online fraudsters.
“We want to categorically state that Hamis Kiggundu and the Ham Group of Companies do not run any loan schemes, school fees programs, or youth financial support initiatives,”Sserugo said.
He warned fraudsters and urged the public to use the company’s official platforms to verify any information before falling victim to scams.
“Anyone claiming otherwise is a fraudster. We urge the public to verify all information through our accredited platforms,” Sserugo added.
Authorities have since urged Ugandans to be cautious when engaging with online offers and to report suspicious activity to police.
They warned that the growing wave of cyber fraud and impersonation not only endangers personal finances but also undermines trust in legitimate business and charity initiative
