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Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokesperson Thierry Murangira during a press conference on September 17. Photos by Craish Bahizi

RIB urges public vigilance over car thieves

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

RIB paraded 45 individuals suspected of stealing money through mobile money platforms on Monday, September 9.

What tricks do mobile money fraudsters use to scam Rwandans?

Monday, September 09, 2024

Some of the 45 suspects that were paraded on Monday.

PHOTOS: RIB parades 45 mobile money fraud suspects

Monday, September 09, 2024

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Rutunga verdict: We hoped for a life sentence – Genocide survivors

Friday, September 06, 2024

High Court Chamber for International Crimes in Nyanza District has sentenced Venant Rutunga to 20 years in prison. Courtesy

Rutunga sentenced to 20 years over genocide crimes

Thursday, September 05, 2024

Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. According to the prosecution, the conviction rate in Rwanda rose to 93 percent in 2023-2024, marking a 2 percent increase from the previous year. Craish Bahizi

Conviction rate rises to 93 percent: What are the major crimes?

Tuesday, September 03, 2024

78 percent of all crimes prosecuted by the National Prosecution Authority (NPPA) between June 2023 and June 2024 involved suspects under the age of 40. Courtesy

78 percent of crimes in Rwanda committed by persons under 40

Monday, September 02, 2024

Prosecutor General Angelique Habyarimana addresses delegates during the official conclusion of the 2023-2024 judicial year, on Monday, September 2. Courtesy

Theft, assault remain leading crimes in Rwanda – new report

Monday, September 02, 2024

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau paraded six individuals accused of conspiracy to commit fraud, hacking into computer networks, and robbery. Photo by Shallon Mwiza

Traders warned of fraudsters as new racket is busted

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Davis Manzi, a Rwandan man accused of defrauding over 600 people of $10 million. Courtesy

Court remands suspect in $10 million fraud case

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Davis Manzi, a Rwandan man accused of defrauding over 600 people of $10 million.

Suspect in Rwf13bn fraud case speaks out

Monday, August 26, 2024

Prosecutors on Monday, August 26, asked the Gasabo Primary Court to remand Davis Manzi, the owner of an online forex trading company. Courtesy

Prosecution seeks remand for suspect in Rwf13bn fraud case

Monday, August 26, 2024

RIB has confirmed the arrest of an elected Member of Parliament over his alleged role in the Genocide against the Tutsi.

RIB confirms arrest of MP-elect accused of genocide

Friday, August 23, 2024

Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested Jean Ruranga, a former State Attorney in the Ministry of Justice, over crimes of money laundering and illicit enrichment.

Former judicial officer in custody over money laundering, illicit enrichment

Monday, August 19, 2024

Gasabo Primary Court on Monday, August 19, postponed the bail hearing of Davis Sezisoni Manzi. Courtesy

Trial of suspect in $10 million forex fraud case postponed

Monday, August 19, 2024

Manzi is suspected of swindling $10 million in an online foreign exchange trading scheme since 2020.

Man suspected of duping 500 people in $10m forex fraud to be arraigned

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Abdallah Utumatwishima.

Minister Utumatwishima urges RIB to probe social media influencers for ‘possible criminal behavior’

Thursday, August 15, 2024

RIB has in its custody a Rwandan man suspected of swindling $10 million in an online foreign exchange trading scheme since 2020.

How man, wife duped 500 people in $10m online forex fraud

Wednesday, August 07, 2024

Rwanda National Police arrested 22 people including drivers, for modifying or disconnecting the devices. Courtesy

Over 20 Kigali drivers arrested for modifying vehicle speed governors

Saturday, August 03, 2024

Wenceslas Twagirayezu, the 56-year-old genocide convict was sentenced on July 31 by the Court of Appeal in Kigali to 20 years in prison.

Genocide survivors welcome court's decision to overturn acquittal of Wenceslas Twagirayezu

Thursday, August 01, 2024