According to Asumin Nasike, the Mbale Resident City Commissioner, Iglow Company has been collecting over 200 youths from different districts like Kumi, Soroti, and Amuria, among others in the Teso region, promising them jobs.
Two people have been arrested in Mbale City for conning job seekers. Samuel Opio and Emma Okello were arrested on Thursday in Mbale City.
They are associated with Iglow Company, a registered entity that has been operating illegally in the city and promising young people jobs.
According to Asumin Nasike, the Mbale Resident City Commissioner, Iglow Company has been collecting over 200 youths from different districts like Kumi, Soroti, and Amuria, among others in the Teso region, promising them jobs.
She says each individual was allegedly asked to pay 1.5 million Shillings for registration, with the promise of securing employment in and around Mbale Town and being paid lucrative salaries.
Nasike stated that some victims approached her office, revealing how the company had swindled and conned them out of large sums of money under the guise of job opportunities. Despite paying the fees, the victims have not secured jobs, even after four months.
The police, in collaboration with the RCC, arrested the two suspects, who are currently being detained at Mbale Central Police Station.
Weswa Ronnie
Freelancer