AMOLATAR, UGANDA – The territorial police in Amolatar District are investigating a significant case of obtaining money by false pretense, following the arrest of a man who allegedly swindled over 3.2 million Ugandan shillings from local mobile money agents in a single day.
The suspect, identified as Odur Alphonse, alias “Captain Fegehege,” Amolatar Based Journalist attached to Hot Fm 101.6 is accused of orchestrating a sophisticated online scam that ultimately preyed upon his own community on October 7, 2025.
According to the police report, the scheme began when Odur Alphonse was contacted online by an individual named Okello George. The suspect was allegedly offered a link to receive a large sum of money to boost his business.
The promise turned into a trap on the morning of October 7th. “Captain Fegehege” was informed that he had qualified for the funds but first needed to deposit a substantial amount of money to “show his capability to repay” the fictitious company.
Capitalizing on his reputation as a known mobile money agent in the town, Odur Alphonse then embarked on a frantic spree, moving between Amolatar Town and Alemere Trading Centre. He approached more than ten fellow agents, convincing them to send large “float” amounts to his telephone number with the promise that he would immediately withdraw and return the cash.
Trusting his word, the agents complied. The victims and amounts lost include:
· Apio Juliet Orech: 500,000/=
· Obangakene Desmon: 400,000/=
· Apio Hilder: 350,000/=
· Nakyima Susan: 350,000/=
· Akubu Lidia: 450,000/=
· Abonyo Tabisa: 300,000/=
· Alweo Immaculate: 200,000/=
Instead of returning the money, the suspect forwarded the entire sum—over 3.2 million shillings—to the online scammer. Once he realized he could not meet the scammer’s escalating demands, Odur Alphonse switched off his phone and reported to the police.
His actions triggered immediate backlash. A group of the defrauded mobile money agents gathered with complaints, leading to his arrest. A formal case of “Obtaining Money by False Pretence” was registered at Amolatar Central Police Station (CPS).
“Suspect Odur Alphonse alias Captain Fegehege was arrested to support investigation, but later given police bond,” stated SP PJ Okema, the Public Relations Officer for the North Kyoga Region.
SP Okema confirmed that the suspect has committed to repaying the complainants, raising hopes for an out-of-court settlement. Nevertheless, the police are proceeding with a full investigation. “We shall compile the file and submit to the Resident State Attorney (RSA) for perusal and legal advice,” Okema added.
The police have used this incident to issue a stern warning to the public about the prevalence of online fraud.
“These are purely scammers, and this is a very common practice in online business,” SP Okema emphasized. “We appeal to members of the public to be very careful with such hopeless opportunities and avoid accepting such requests.”
The case of “Captain Fegehege” serves as a stark reminder that offers of easy money online are often designed to exploit trust and leave victims with significant financial losses.
