A dramatic gold scam case in the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kampala, with a 64-year-old Canadian national, Michel Faille, accused of swindling a businessman out of $1.5 million (about Shs5.5 billion) has landed him in Luzira Prison
Michel Faille appeared before Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa on Friday, July 31, 2026, where he denied the charges.
The court subsequently remanded him to Luzira Prison until August 12, 2026, when the case will come up for mention and prosecutors are expected to provide an update on the ongoing investigations.
$1.5 Million Gold Deal That Allegedly Vanished
According to the prosecution, Faille and other suspects who are still at large allegedly obtained $1.5 million from businessman Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur between July and October 2025.
Prosecutors allege that the accused approached Nur at Acacia Mall in Kamwokya, Kampala, claiming they could facilitate the shipment of 16 tonnes of gold to Dubai.
However, the prosecution alleges that the promised gold shipment never materialised despite the huge amount of money reportedly changing hands.
Faille is consequently facing a charge of obtaining money by false pretences.
740KG Of Suspected Gold Also In The Case
The Canadian national is also accused of illegally dealing in minerals.
Prosecutors allege that during the same period, Faille and his alleged accomplices were found in possession of approximately 740 kilograms of suspected gold nuggets in Kololo, Kampala.
The prosecution alleges that they did not possess a valid mineral dealer’s licence as required under Uganda’s Mining and Minerals Act, 2022.
Police Ask For More Time
State Prosecutor Grace Amy Namuganza told court that investigations into the case are still incomplete.
The prosecution reportedly asked for more time as security agencies continue pursuing other individuals allegedly connected to the suspected gold scheme.
Faille, who was reportedly residing at Mestil Hotel in Nsambya, will remain on remand as investigations continue.
VIDEO: A 64-year-old Canadian national, Michel Faille, has been charged before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kampala over an alleged $1.5 million (around Shs5.5 billion) gold scam.
On Friday, Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa remanded Faille to Luzira Prison until August… pic.twitter.com/x61gTVK8rI
— Daily Monitor (@DailyMonitor) August 1, 2026
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