Victor Ruz’s Phone Snatched; Thieves Call Saved Contacts Asking for Money

Musician Victor Ruz fell victim to a brazen phone theft in the bustling heart of Kampala city center. The incident, which occurred around midnight as Ruz was traversing the streets with companions in his car. According to eyewitness accounts, Ruz was engrossed in his phone with the windows of his vehicle rolled down when two individuals on a motorbike swiftly approached. In a lightning-fast maneuver, the perpetrators seized Ruz’s device and vanished into the labyrinthine alleys of the city. The motorbike, identified as a red Bajaj Boxer lacking a license plate, added an air of mystery to the audacious theft. “I tried chasing the thieves, but they maneuvered into a narrow passageway inaccessible to our car,” revealed Ruz’s driver, recounting the futile attempt to apprehend the culprits. The repercussions of the theft extended beyond the loss of the phone itself. In the aftermath, reports emerged of the thieves exploiting the device’s contact list, reaching out to saved numbers in an attempt to extort money. The ordeal escalated as the perpetrators transitioned from mere thieves to sophisticated scammers, prompting Ruz to swiftly report the matter to the telecommunications company. Consequently, Ruz’s SIM card was deactivated in a bid to thwart further...