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Four suspects paraded before journalists after RIB successfully recovered 280 stolen phones valued at over Rwf62 million, and returned them to their rightful owners on Tuesday, December 17. Courtesy
Crime

RIB urges public to remain vigilant about phone theft

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
New amendments proposed for the law on preventing and punishing money laundering and terrorist financing may introduce significant changes including extended investigation
Law

Money laundering: What Rwanda's new proposed draft law will address

Monday, November 11, 2024
Biometric SIM registration is the process of using biometric data, such as fingerprints or facial recognition. Sam Ngendahimana
Technology

Rwanda pilots biometric data use in SIM card registration

Thursday, September 12, 2024
RIB paraded 45 individuals suspected of stealing money through mobile money platforms on Monday, September 9.
Crime

What tricks do mobile money fraudsters use to scam Rwandans?

Monday, September 09, 2024
Some of the 45 suspects that were paraded on Monday.
Crime

PHOTOS: RIB parades 45 mobile money fraud suspects

Monday, September 09, 2024
SIM card registration or SIM swaps within 48 hours will face a fine of Rwf 2,000,000. Photo Courtesy
Technology

Telcos face hefty fines for illegal SIM registrations

Friday, August 30, 2024
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced new measures on Tuesday, August 20, seeking to tighten penalties for SIM card holders involved in fraudulent activities.
Technology

RURA announces new measures to curb mobile money scams

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Alphonsine Nyirakamana, a client of Kagano SACCO in Nyamasheke District, withdraws money from her account after after the automation of the savings and credit ecosystem on Monday, June 10. Courtesy
Finance

What to expect from automation of Umurenge SACCOs

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A group of suspects who ran a fraudulent scheme to steal money from people through mobile money. They were paraded at RIB headquarters. File
Crime

Are mobile phone, online scammers getting more sophisticated?

Friday, May 24, 2024
Joseph Harerimana, widely known as Apostle Yongwe was sentenced to a one-year suspended sentence and a fine of Rwf 750,000 for fraud Gasabo Primary Court on Tuesday, March 19.
Crime

Apostle Yongwe gets one-year suspended sentence for fraud

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Joseph Harerimana, popularly known as Apostle Yongwe is a Kigali preacher accused of defrauding people by taking money from his congregation in exchange for miracles. The prosecution on Tuesday, requested the Gasabo Primary Court to sentence him to a three-year jail sentence and a fine of Rwf 5 million. Photo/Igihe
Crime

Prosecution seeks 3-year sentence for ‘Apostle Yongwe’ on fraud charges

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Passengers board bus while heading upcountry to enjoy the New Year. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Commuters warned as crooks target New Year travellers

Monday, January 01, 2024