SHACU Re-arrests Ali Mohammed Over Forged Bail Documents

Detectives from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) and the Criminal Investigations Directorate have re-arrested Ali Mohammed, the former managing director of Duck Hunters Security Services Limited, on fresh charges of forgery.

Mohammed was re-arrested shortly after appearing before Makindye Magistrate’s Court, where he is facing charges linked to an alleged Shs13 billion fake gold scam involving Dubai-based investors. The case is being handled by Grade One Magistrate Robert Magara.

He was subsequently taken to SHACU offices at the Parliamentary Complex to record a statement before being detained at Wandegeya Police Station.

The fresh charges arise from investigations into documents Mohammed allegedly used to secure bail. According to investigators, the suspect presented forged documents, including a marriage certificate and a medical report purportedly issued by Kibuli Hospital indicating that he was diabetic.

SHACU spokesperson Mariam Natasha confirmed the arrest, saying the suspect had previously failed to cooperate with investigators.

“Despite repeated requests for him to record a statement, he remained evasive. Now that he is in custody, he will be required to explain the source of the documents,” Natasha said.

The re-arrest follows earlier attempts by the prosecution to have Mohammed’s bail cancelled over alleged forgery. During proceedings, defence lawyer Norman Pande sought to withdraw one of the accused’s sureties, Janet Mbabazi, who had been presented in court as his wife.

However, State Attorney Christine Opia opposed the request, arguing that both the marriage certificate and medical report used to secure bail were fraudulent. She told court that investigations confirmed there was no lawful marriage between Mohammed and Mbabazi, citing findings from the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council.

The prosecution further argued that Mohammed misled court by claiming to be diabetic in order to obtain bail, and later attempted to withdraw the documents after learning they were under investigation.

On June 16, 2026, proceedings at Makindye Magistrate’s Court were marked by a prolonged standoff lasting several hours after the magistrate declined to cancel Mohammed’s bail despite prosecution submissions. SHACU and CID operatives maintained presence at the court premises as the situation unfolded late into the evening.

Investigators maintain that the attempt to withdraw the surety was part of a broader scheme to undermine bail conditions and potentially facilitate the accused’s escape from the country.

Mohammed is jointly charged with others in connection with a high-value gold scam in which Dubai-based investors were allegedly defrauded of Shs13 billion. The case remains before court as investigations into both the fraud and the alleged forgery continue.

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