This archive report was first published on 1 November 2019.
Published on November 1, 2019, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested 8 Kenyans in connection with an alleged cyber fraud attempt on Equity Bank.
According to RIB, the suspects were arrested while attempting to hack into the bank's system to steal money from clients' accounts.
Three Rwandans and a Ugandan were also arrested in connection with the scam, which is believed to have originated in Kenya and Uganda.
The suspects are said to have fled to Rwanda after defrauding Equity Bank in both countries.
The case file has been compiled and submitted to Rwanda's Prosecution team for further direction.
RIB urges the public to remain vigilant and share information that can be used to prevent crime.
Earlier this year, a Kenyan man was sentenced to two years in prison and fined Ksh.325,400 for defrauding hundreds of Rwandans through a fake wealth conference.
