Six Ugandans accused of orchestrating a sophisticated cross-border electronic fraud scheme targeting banking systems in Rwanda have been charged and remanded as investigations continue.

The suspects—Solomon Mugisha, also known as Nelson, Enock Mpanga Kazige, Benedicto Kateraga, Faruk Kiyimba, Gerard Oketch, and Katamba Isma—appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Presiding over the case, Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa adjourned proceedings to allow the State to complete inquiries and verify bail applications filed by the defence.

Prosecutors allege the group masterminded a scheme worth more than Rwf4.9 billion (approximately Shs12.65 billion), in what investigators describe as a coordinated operation involving multiple actors across borders.

Court records indicate the suspects come from diverse professional backgrounds, suggesting a structured network with varied roles. Mugisha, 33, is described as a businessman and is the only accused known to have used an alias. Enock Mpanga Kazige, 34, and Faruk Kiyimba, 30, are both identified as farmers, while Katamba Isma is reported to be a businessman who also worked as an Uber driver.

Gerard Oketch, 31, a support engineer at a private company, is the only suspect with a clear technical background—potentially significant given the nature of the alleged electronic fraud. Meanwhile, Benedicto Kateraga, 35, has already presented sureties in court as part of his bid for bail.

Prosecution, led by Grace Amy, told court that investigations are ongoing and requested more time to finalize inquiries. The State also asked to be formally served with bail applications and to verify the authenticity of sureties, particularly for one of the accused.

Defence lawyers confirmed they had instructions to apply for bail for all six suspects.

The accused face charges under Uganda’s Computer Misuse Act. No pleas have been taken yet, and all remain in custody pending further proceedings.

Authorities have not disclosed the specific methods used in the alleged fraud, but the scale and cross-border nature of the case point to a complex operation involving both technical execution and logistical coordination.