PUBLIC RECORD · CASE FILE
A Lawyer Under Police Investigation - Public Record of Complaints Filed in Tanzania
This site publishes dated, documented complaints filed against Yangalai Ole Mkulago, an individual who presents himself as a lawyer in Dar es Salaam. Two separate complaints from foreign investors have been registered with Tanzanian police. Every statement on this page is based on records in the publisher's possession and can be reviewed in the Evidence section.
Lawyer Background - Public Record
Compiled from official registries, court records, and public sources.
Practicing While Not Active
Court records show Mkulago acting as "Advocate Ole Mkulago" in land cases as recently as 2022. The e-Wakili registry shows his lawyer status as NOT ACTIVE for 2024, 2025, and 2026 - with "No Valid Certificate." He has no valid practicing certificate yet continues to present himself as a lawyer.
Multiple Name Variants
Mkulago appears under at least three name variants across official records and court filings - a pattern that can obscure identity in background checks:
- "Yangalai Ole Mkulago" - e-Wakili registry
- "Ole Mkulago Yangalai" - court affidavits (2022)
- "Yangalai Mkulago" - abbreviated form in records
Purported Certificate of Incorporation
According to a complaint filed with police, Mkulago provided a purported Certificate of Incorporation for "Serian Inkishu Company" to a UK investor on 9 Feb 2026. Due diligence conducted by the complainant reportedly found that no such company was incorporated. The incorporation number on the document allegedly belongs to a different entity. This matter is under police investigation.
Alleged Investment Fraud - USD 4,000
According to a formal complaint, an Israeli investor transferred approximately USD 4,000 based on Mkulago's reported promises to register a company, open a bank account, and issue a secured loan at 10% monthly interest against cattle and land collateral. The complainant states that none of these were fulfilled. The complaint alleges that no company was registered, no bank account was opened, and no collateral was verified. Mkulago reportedly confirmed receiving the funds in writing before ceasing communication on 17 April 2026.
Police Report - OYB/RB/2960/2026
A formal complaint was filed at Oysterbay Police Station, Dar es Salaam on 22 April 2026. The offence is recorded as "Kujipatia Desa Kwa Udanganyifu" - obtaining property/money by deception. Two independent complaints from an Israeli and a UK national have been filed, both naming the same individual. The investigation is ongoing.
Reported Cattle Dispute
According to the second complaint, Mkulago received funds and purchased cattle under "Orok Kiteng' Company Limited". The complainant states that they were not given access to or control over the cattle. The complaint further states that the cattle were moved from their known location prior to the filing of the police report.
Reported Alias: "Ole Tanzania Invest"
According to the complaints, Mkulago also operates under the name "Ole Tanzania Invest", presenting himself as a business facilitator and investment manager. The complaints state that he is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Overview
What happened, in short.
The Setup
According to complaints filed with Tanzanian police, Yangalai Ole Mkulago presented himself as a lawyer and business facilitator in Dar es Salaam. He reportedly approached foreign investors with cattle-fattening and land investment proposals, offering to register companies, open bank accounts, issue secured loans at 10% monthly interest, and provide formal documentation. Two complainants (an Israeli and a UK national) state they engaged him independently starting around November 2025.
The Deception
The complaints allege that Mkulago made specific promises: company registration, bank accounts, invoices, and collateral in the form of cattle and land title deeds. He reportedly provided a purported Certificate of Incorporation for "Serian Inkishu Company" and claimed to have established "Orok Kiteng' Company Limited." The complainants state that none of these were fulfilled. No company was reportedly registered, no bank account opened, no invoices issued. Approximately USD 4,000 was transferred by the first complainant alone.
The Discovery
According to the complainants, due diligence revealed that Serian Inkishu Company was never incorporated. The Certificate of Incorporation provided by Mkulago was reportedly not valid, and the incorporation number allegedly belonged to a different entity. The first complainant states that Mkulago confirmed receiving funds in writing but produced no proof of investment. When repayment was demanded, he reportedly offered various explanations before ceasing all communication from 17 April 2026.
The Report
A formal complaint was filed at Oysterbay Police Station, Dar es Salaam on 22 April 2026. The case was registered as OYB/RB/2960/2026 with the offence recorded as "Kujipatia Desa Kwa Udanganyifu" - obtaining property/money by deception. Two independent complaints from an Israeli and a UK national have been filed, both naming the same individual. The investigation is ongoing and outcomes will be determined by the competent Tanzanian authorities.
Timeline of Events
Chronological, sourced. Click any event to expand its evidence.
Evidence
Documents, messages, and photographs. Each item is dated and described.
People & Entities Involved
Individuals and entities named in the complaints filed with police.
Contact & Tips
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Reach out
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- Emailtips@tanzanianlegaltips.com
- Police referenceOYB/RB/2960/2026 - Oysterbay Police Station, Dar es Salaam
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