Two Chinese nationals have been remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of using electronic devices to manipulate a gaming machine and fraudulently obtain Shs63.5 million from Pujing Casino at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.
Liu Min, 36, and Li Wenshuang, 40, appeared before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe on Thursday, October 29, 2026, facing charges of cheating and forging gaming tickets.
According to Daily Monitor, the charges could not be read to the accused because a Chinese interpreter was unavailable. The prosecution requested an adjournment to secure an interpreter, saying the suspects could communicate effectively only in Chinese.
Chief State Attorney Joan Keko told court that investigations had been completed, but neither accused had legal representation at the time of the appearance. The complainant was also absent.
Court records indicate that the alleged offences occurred on October 25 at Pujing Casino, where the suspects reportedly purchased casino chips worth Shs10 million each and staked a combined Shs20 million on a baccarat game.
The prosecution alleges that the pair used fraudulent techniques involving gaming equipment to win Shs63.5 million.
However, payment of the winnings was halted after the casino’s surveillance team reportedly detected suspicious activity and alerted cashiers.
A subsequent security search allegedly led to the recovery of four Pujing Casino cards, two playing cards from Meline Casino and two electronic devices suspected of being capable of manipulating the gaming system.
The suspects face charges of cheating under the Penal Code Act and forging gaming tickets with intent to defraud under Section 66 of the Lotteries and Gaming Act.
The court remanded the two until November 6, 2026, when they are expected to return for plea taking and further proceedings.
The allegations have not been established in court.
