Kampala, Uganda: Ugandan business magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has issued a second public warning, distancing himself from a fake X (formerly Twitter) account impersonating him, and urged the public to disregard any content shared under it.
In a public statement shared on Wednesday evening, the City Tycoon distanced himself from the account bearing the handle @RupareliaSudhi, affirming that he does not own or operate any profile on the X platform.
“It has come to my attention that a fake account impersonating me has been created on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @RupareliaSudhi,” read the statement. “I would like to categorically state that I do not own or operate any account on X. Any communications or posts from that account should be disregarded as fraudulent and misleading.”
Dr. Sudhir, who serves as Chairman of the Ruparelia Group, advised the public to treat the impostor account with extreme caution and to report it directly to X for prompt removal.
The fake account in question, which abruptly became active during the death of Sudhir’s son Rajiv Ruparelia, has been sharing content falsely attributed to the business mogul, raising concerns among the Ruparelia Group, the Ruparelia Family, and the general public.
The account has also been frequently posting on political and socioeconomic issues in a tone inconsistent with Dr. Sudhir’s public persona, further amplifying confusion among followers and investors.
The Businessman has since appealed to platform administrators and cybercrime authorities to take swift action against such digital imposters, noting that continued impersonation not only misleads the public but also poses reputational risks to established institutions like the Ruparelia Group.
“I urge the public to treat this account with caution and report it to the platform for immediate action,” his statement concluded.
Additionally, digital security experts have long warned about the proliferation of fake social media accounts impersonating public figures to manipulate followers, peddle scams, or damage reputations. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has previously advised public figures to regularly monitor social media for impersonators and pursue verification badges where applicable.
This is not the first time Dr. Sudhir has raised concerns about impersonation. Over the years, he has been a frequent target of digital fraudsters, with various platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp being used to clone his identity or solicit money and personal data under false pretenses.
In April 2025, Dr. Sudhir dismissed as fake an AI-generated deepfake video that falsely depicted him endorsing a fraudulent cryptocurrency-style investment scheme.
It (the video) claimed that the Ugandan government is suppressing information about a highly profitable investment scheme where Shs915,000 could yield you up to Shs10 million per month.
The video, which used realistic voice and facial synthesis, was widely circulated on WhatsApp and TikTok and was flagged by his legal team as a case of digital impersonation and defamation.
DailyExpress understands that the Ruparelia Group has since escalated the matter of the fake account to relevant cyber authorities and urged X (formerly Twitter) to deactivate it immediately.
Dr. Sudhir’s legal team also told this publication that they are pursuing action against individuals behind the account, to ensure they are held accountable if necessary, once caught.
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