The Regional Security Officer at the United States Embassy in Uganda, James Bloomer, has disclosed that 43 Ugandans have been intercepted after attempting to apply for U.S. visas using forged documents, warning applicants to strictly follow official procedures and submit authentic paperwork.
Bloomer further revealed that some individuals went as far as presenting counterfeit currency in a bid to secure visas, an act he described as a serious criminal offence with severe legal consequences.
According to the security official, authorities have recorded the 43 fraud-related cases since July 2025, all involving attempts to obtain U.S. visas through falsified documentation.
Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke
He confirmed that all 43 suspects have been arrested and face legal action, stating the embassy’s zero-tolerance policy toward visa fraud.
Meanwhile, Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke warned that Ugandans are increasingly being targeted by con men posing as middlemen who falsely claim to have connections within government offices and institutions. He said many fraudsters impersonate officials from ministries, government agencies, NGOs, banks, telecom companies, and other public bodies to deceive unsuspecting citizens.
Both Rusoke and Bloomer addressed the press at the Uganda Media Centre on Monday morning, urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid dealing with unofficial intermediaries when seeking government services or visas.
