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Rwanda Investigation Bureau presented a group of 10 suspects to the media, charged with illicit alcohol production in Gisozi, Gasabo District, Kigali On Tuesday, October 22. Craish Bahizi
Crime

Detectives pounce on fake liquor distillery in Kigali, 10 arrested

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
An EBM user shows off a phone app during an interview with The New Times in Rubavu town/Photos: Germain Nsanzimana
Crime

RRA cracks whip on businesses snubbing electronic invoicing system

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Jean Bosco Sengabo, alias Fatakumavuta, a former TV host who is being investigated for, among others, offenses of cyberstalking and public insult. Courtesy
Crime

Cyberstalking: What you need to know

Monday, October 21, 2024
The Kicukiro Primary Court in Kigali on Monday, October 21, ordered for the remand of two suspects for their involvement in the death of Olga Kayirangwa. Courtesy
Crime

Court remands two suspects in 25-year-old woman's alleged murder case

Monday, October 21, 2024
The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has revoked the legal personality of Zeraphat Holy Church, citing non-compliance with legal requirements. File
Crime

RGB revokes legal personality of Zeraphat Holy church

Friday, October 18, 2024
Davis Manzi, a 38-year-old businessman who was first arrested on July 30, is accused of persuading people to invest in his online business.
Crime

Lawyers seek release of $10m online forex fraud case suspect

Thursday, October 17, 2024
RIB has submitted the case of Bishop Jean Bosco Harerimana of Zeraphat Holy Church and his wife, Jeanne Mukansengiyumva, to the Prosecution. Courtesy
Crime

Zeraphat Holy Church pastor, wife fraud case goes to prosecution

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Genocidal militia leader Callixte Mbarushimana looks on at the opening of the confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on September 15, 2011. A hearing to confirm war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Rwandan rebel leader Callixte Mbarushimana, committed in 2009 against Congolese citizens opened at the International Criminal Court. AFP PHOTO/ANP/Jerry Lampen - netherlands out - belgium out
Crime

Genocide: France drops Callixte Mbarushimana case

Monday, October 14, 2024
Businessman Davis Manzi, the founder of Billion Traders FX, is set to reappear in court on October 17.
Crime

Online forex trading: Suspect in $10m fraud case returns to court

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested Bishop Jean Bosco Harerimana, the pastor of Zeraphat Holy Church.
Crime

Zeraphat Holy Church pastor, wife arrested over fraud, blackmail

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Innocent Sagahutu, former commander of the reconnaissance battalion in the genocidal regime’s army, Forces Armées Rwandaises (FAR). Internet
Crime

Sagahutu and Nteziryayo: Who are the two genocide masterminds DR Congo is ready to host?

Thursday, October 10, 2024
RIB arrested Phocas Katabogama, a Catholic priest and headmaster of Lycee de Rusumo over defiling a 15-year-old student at the school in Kirehe District. Courtesy
Crime

Priest arrested over defilement of 15-year-old student

Thursday, October 10, 2024
The trial of Charles Onana, who faces charges of denying and minimizing the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, began in Paris on October 7.
Crime

Charles Onana’s Genocide denial trial begins in France

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Gasogi United defender Marc Govin Nshimiyimana (c) is in RIB detention on charges of blackmailing and cyberstalking his girlfriend-courtesy
Crime

Gasogi United player arrested for blackmailing, cyberstalking

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Alison Thorpe, the British High Commissioner to Rwanda addresses journalists in a press conference in Kigali on Wednesday, October 2. Courtesy
Crime

Envoy admits wheels of UK justice turning slowly on Genocide fugitives

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Dr. Eugene Rwamucyo, one of the alleged masterminds of the horrific atrocities committed against the Tutsi, especially in the former Butare prefecture.
Crime

France: Genocide suspect Dr Rwamucyo’s trial begins

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe and Alice Wairimu Nderitu, UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide during a fireside chat at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) on Wednesday, September 25. Courtesy
Crime

‘Genocide can happen anywhere,’ Nduhungirehe on dangers of hate speech

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Owners of some of the stolen cars that have been recovered by Rwanda Investigation Bureau on Tuesday September 17. The handover took place after parading six individuals suspected to be behind that robbery.
Crime

Five simple yet effective ways to protect your vehicle from theft

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Genocide suspect Jean-Baptiste Mugimba's appeal on genocide conviction has been refuted by prosecution. Courtesy
Crime

Prosecution refutes Mugimba’s appeal on genocide conviction

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Six convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,Innocent Sagahutu, Francois Xavier Nzuwonemeye, Prosper Mugiraneza, Alphonse Nteziryayo, Andre Ntagerura, Protais Zigiranyirazo.
Crime

Activists condemn ‘negative solidarity’ as Kinshasa readies to host Genocide convicts

Wednesday, September 18, 2024