By Nathan Eyagu
Police in Soroti has detained a man who was caught in possession of fake Ugandan shillings notes of different denominations of 10,20 and 50,000 shillings respectively worth more than 400,000 shillings while buying fuel at a local trading center in Okoboi sub-county, Katakwi district.
The culprit identified as Justine Oriokot popularly known as 'Fenne' was arrested over the weekend through the help of the area LC3 chairman of Okoboi sub county who was informed by the locals after the money he gave to the seller was fake.
East Kyoga Police spokesperson ASP Ageca Oscar said that Oriokot was got in possession with fake Ugandan currency that he circulated all over as he falsely brought different things from the locals.
He warned the public to be vigilant when receiving currency especially of high denomination and inform the police of any scenarios got so that the circulation of fake money can be handled before it affects the economy.
It should be noted that the tricksters disappear after the public realizes about their smart arts and hence come back again after the public has forgotten about their past acts.
Oriokot will be arraigned in courts of law where he will answer charges against him.
