My name is Patricia, and I am a businesswoman from Mbarara, Uganda. I never thought that someone I considered a close friend would borrow Shs 80 million from me, disappear completely, and leave me uncertain about whether I would ever see my money again.
I have chosen to share my experience to inspire others who may be struggling with financial losses caused by people they once trusted.
Several years ago, a friend whom I trusted deeply came to me seeking financial assistance. He explained that he was facing what appeared to be a serious business challenge and assured me that the money would be paid back within a few months.
Because of the confidence I had in him, I agreed to lend him Shs 80 million without expecting any problems. When the agreed repayment period arrived, he failed to honour his promise.
Instead, he kept giving different reasons for the delay. As time passed, he stopped picking up my calls completely. Eventually, his phone was switched off, he left his known residence, and it became impossible to reach him. I tried locating him through friends, relatives, and other contacts, but nobody seemed to know where he was.
The loss of such a large amount of money took a serious toll on both my business and family life. The stress affected me greatly, and many people told me to accept the loss because they believed the money was gone forever.
Despite the disappointment and frustration, I remained determined not to surrender.
At the height of that challenging situation, a fellow businesswoman introduced me to.To read more, tap here
