Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has suspended a fraudulent account that was impersonating prominent Ugandan businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia. The account, operating under the handle @RupareliaSudhi, was flagged after Sudhir issued a public warning distancing himself from it.

In a statement on Thursday, Sudhir stated that he does not own or operate any account on X. The fake account had been actively posting content, including misleading information and emotional messages, some of which reportedly followed the recent death of his son. “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 in a recent public notice. “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 Ruparelia Group chairman urged the public to exercise caution and report the impersonating account to the platform for immediate action. Sudhir, 69, is a Ugandan business magnate and investor with holdings in banking, insurance, education, broadcasting, real estate, floriculture, and hotels. Forbes and other sources have estimated his net worth at $1.2 billion, making him one of Uganda’s wealthiest individuals.