Renowned businessman Sudhir Ruparelia has issued a public warning about a fraudulent social media account impersonating him on X (formerly Twitter). The account in question, operating under the handle @RupareliaSudhi has been flagged by Sudhir as completely fake and unauthorized.
In a statement released on Wednesday Sudhir clarified that he does not own or operate any account on X, and emphasized that any content shared under the impersonating handle is misleading and should be ignored.
“It has come to my attention that a fake account impersonating me has been created on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @RupareliaSudhi,” Sudhir stated.
He noted, “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.”
The billionaire chairman of the Ruparelia Group further appealed to members of the public to take caution and act swiftly to prevent potential scams or misinformation spread through the impersonating account.
“I urge the public to treat this account with caution and report it to the platform for immediate action,” he said.
The emergence of the fake account raises concerns about the increasing trend of online impersonation targeting high-profile individuals in Uganda. Such incidents not only pose risks of reputational damage but may also be exploited to defraud unsuspecting members of the public through false investment offers, donation schemes or misleading political or business commentary.
Dr. Ruparelia joins a growing list of Ugandan public figures and business leaders who have become victims of digital impersonation in recent years, a challenge that social media platforms continue to grapple with, despite growing calls for stricter identity verification protocols.
However much Uganda is strengthening its cyber laws and digital safety campaigns, the public is advised to verify sources of information, avoid engaging with suspicious accounts and report impersonators to relevant authorities or platforms.
The real Ruparelia Group continues to communicate through its official channels, including its verified website and corporate social media handles.
