KAMPALA, UGANDA – A 52-year-old Sudanese national, Abdul Aziz Yousif Mohammed Adam, has been remanded to Luzira Prison for allegedly defrauding a businessman of $650,000 (approximately 2.3 billion Ugandan shillings) in a gold scam.

Adam, also known as Aziz, appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Jalia Basajabalaba on charges of obtaining money by false pretense. He denied the allegations.

According to prosecution, Adam and others still at large allegedly posed as gold sellers, deceiving Osman Hussan, a Dubai-based businessman, into paying for non-existent gold.

The scam unfolded in September 2024 when Hussan’s relative, Abdel Azim Hussien Mohamad Hosman, contacted Adam to purchase 20 kilograms of gold on his behalf. Adam allegedly introduced himself as a gold dealer with 785 kilograms of pure gold.

Court documents reveal that Adam, with accomplices, created fake documents, including a safe-keeping receipt from Exxaro Minerals International Limited, to convince Hussan of the gold’s authenticity.

Hussan reportedly paid $18,000 for accommodation, $5,000 as part payment for the gold, and $82,000 for smelting processes. Additional payments were made for taxes and brokerage fees.

The scam was exposed when Hussan failed to receive the gold, prompting him to report the incident.

Adam’s case has been adjourned until November 28 for mention.