Uganda is experiencing an economic crime crisis, with businesses and individuals losing over USD 272 million (UGX 1.02 trillion) in 2024 due to fraud, cybercrime, and financial misconduct. This represents a sharp rise from UGX 930.5 billion lost in 2023, highlighting the growing sophistication of financial crimes. While the total number of reported economic crime cases saw only a 1.6% increase, from 12,924 in 2023 to 13,132 in 2024, the financial damage inflicted has become far more severe. Cybercrime alone saw a staggering 4,700% increase in financial losses, jumping from UGX 1.5 billion in 2023 to UGX 72.1 billion in…
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