A Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) in Pader is in police cells for allegedly conning mobile money operators, in a scam that has reportedly affected several agents across district. ‎ ‎

The suspect, identified as Assistant Inspector of Police Albert Olanya, was arrested on Monday following multiple complaints from mobile money agents accusing him of obtaining money through fraudulent deposits. 

According to the police, Olanya had conned Shs250,000 from one agent at the time of his arrest.

Authorities reportedly began monitoring his movements after noticing a recurring pattern in incidents reported by different operators within the town council.‎

Jackson Bogere, the Pader ‎District Police Commander says investigations into the matter are ongoing.

He explains that the suspect allegedly operated two mobile telephone lines, one registered in his own name and another under Denis Ojok Rupiny. 

According to Bogere, several reports had been brought to his desk about suspicious behavior linked to the officer before action was taken.

Olanya is currently detained at Pader Central Police Station pending completion of inquiries. ‎ ‎

By URN