A Ugandan man has been sentenced to five years in prison for falsely alerting Interpol about a potential terrorist attack in an attempt to retaliate against his estranged wife.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that Moses Kabali sent an email to Interpol on June 30, 2024, claiming that a known terrorist group was planning an imminent attack in Kenya.
In his message, he identified two individuals associated with the group and provided a woman’s phone number, suggesting she was one of the suspects.
The Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) subsequently launched an investigation that resulted in the woman’s arrest.
During questioning, she revealed that the phone number had been registered under her ID but was being used by her cousin.
Detectives then tracked down the cousin, who was arrested in Eastleigh on August 31, 2024.
However, after interrogation, authorities found no evidence linking him to any terrorist activities.
As the investigation continued without a clear lead, Kabali was arrested on September 3, 2024.
A search of his home uncovered two mobile phones, two laptops, and various documents.
Forensic analysis confirmed that the email sent to Interpol originated from his Yahoo mail account.
The DCI stated that Kabali had crafted and dispatched the malicious email in a fit of anger over his separation from his wife.
Kabali faced charges under Section 26 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act No. 30 of 2012. He was sentenced by Judge Gideon Kiage to serve five years in prison for his actions.
