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Suspect Marie Chantal Mukanzabarushimana, who is accused of playing a role in the death of her five-year-old stepdaughter, Elsie Akeza Rutiyomba. File
Crime

Prosecution seeks life sentence for woman accused of murdering stepdaughter

Friday, July 07, 2023
Terror convict Paul Rusesabagina with his co-accused during a hearing session during FLN trial in Kigali on February 17, 2021. File
Crime

Rusesabagina’s claims won’t take away his criminality, victims say

Thursday, July 06, 2023
Rwanda Investigation Bureau's spokesperson Thierry Murangira speaks to journalists. According to RIB a total of 234 people were arrested for genocide ideology and related crimes during the 100 days of the commemoration.
Crime

Over 230 arrested for genocide ideology in 100 days - RIB

Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Abed Mutimura, commonly known as AB Godwin, a showbiz videographer. Courtesy
Crime

Court starts hearing appeal for videographer jailed over illegal drone use

Wednesday, July 05, 2023
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court has once again postponed the trial of Marie-Chantal Mukanzabarushimana, who is accused of murdering her step-daughter, Elsie Akeza Rutiyombya. FILE
Crime

Court adjourns trial of woman accused of murdering step-daughter

Wednesday, July 05, 2023
The New Times
Crime

PSG coach Christophe Galtier, son arrested

Friday, June 30, 2023
Justice Minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja and RIB’s Secretary General Jeannot Ruhunga during the conclusion of a three-day investigators’ retreat on Thursday, June 29 in Nyamata, Bugesera District. Courtesy
Crime

RIB investigators brace for tougher future as AI takes shape

Friday, June 30, 2023
Thierry Murangira, Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokesperson.
Crime

RIB explains reason behind rise in crime statistics

Thursday, June 29, 2023
The New Times
Crime

French court hands Hategekimana life sentence for Genocide crimes

Thursday, June 29, 2023
The government has proposed a new bill to amend the current law on offences and penalties, specifically addressing acts of public indecency, including the exposure of nudity. Internet
Crime

Public indecency acts clarified in new penal code bill

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
A group of suspects that are paraded at Rwanda Investigation Bureau on February 5, 2020. The first six months of 2023 have registered the highest crime rate compared to the previous five years. Sam Ngendahimana
Crime

2023 has highest crime rate in five years – Minister

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The New Times
Crime

French prosecutors seek life imprisonment for Genocide suspect Hategekimana

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Emmanuel Nibishaka, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Governance Board is accused of fraud and use of forged documents. File
Crime

High Court rejects former RGB official Nibishaka's appeal

Monday, June 26, 2023
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested Theogène Musonera, the prime suspect of killing his wife and their three children on June 15, 2023, in Kayonza District.
Crime

RIB arrests man for allegedly killing wife, three children

Friday, June 23, 2023
Urukumbuzi Estate, commonly known as 'Kwa Dubai,' located in the Kinyinya sector of Gasabo District. Courtesy
Crime

Court postpones appeal ruling in Kwa Dubai suspects case

Friday, June 23, 2023
Fulgence Kayishema appears in the Cape Town Magistrates Court, in Cape Town, South Africa May 26, 2023. REUTERS
Crime

Genocide suspect Kayishema seeks Asylum in South Africa

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Thierry Murangira, Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokesperson.RIB is searching for a man in Kayonza district who allegedly hacked to death his wife and three children, on Thursday, June 15.File
Crime

RIB launches manhunt for suspected killer of wife, three children

Friday, June 16, 2023
Retired Major Habib Mudathiru, former Chief of Operations of the illegal armed group P5 appeared in the Court of Appeal where he appealed the Military High Court's decision to sentence him to 25 years. File
Crime

Retired Major Mudathiru seeks reduced sentence on appeal

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Mourners at a decent burial of the victims who had been previously buried in different mass graves in Ndora Sector ,Gisagara District, where Theonetse Niyongira, a fugitive deported from Malawi, killed many tutsi. File
Crime

What next after Genocide suspect Theonetse Niyongira’s deportation from Malawi?

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga during his trial at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague. Courtesy
Crime

Dissenting judge: Kabuga failed to demonstrate unfitness to stand trial

Tuesday, June 13, 2023