Uganda’s Intelligence Service Confirms Holding Lawrence Malong Jr

South Sudanese ‘tycoon’ Lawrence Lual Malong Yor Jr is being held by Uganda’s Internal Security Organisation (ISO).

Malong Jr was reported missing on November 22, after ‘disappearing’ from his hotel room at Milano Hotel room in Kabalagala, Uganda on November 21.

Earlier reports indicated that he was taken away by Uganda People’s Defence Force(UPDF), claims the army denied.

ISO Director General Kaka Bagyenda told Ugandan media that they were holding Malong over a wide range of criminal activities.

“He (Mr Malong Jr) is a person of interest to us and it’s true that we have him. He is helping us with investigations and at the right time, you will be informed of the charges he will face,” said Bagyenda.

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It is suspected that Malong has been arrested for being at the centre of a counterfeit gold dealing scam, which has seen multiple foreigners lose billions.

Malong has been on the spotlight after he was featured in a documentary ran by Africa Uncensored as one of the people who amassed wealth from South Sudan war.

When questioned about the source of his wealth during an interview by a local TV station Malong said “My Lord Jesus Christ blessed me; I fly on private jets. I live in Presidential suites. I am blessed.”