This archive report was first published on 2 November 2019.
Published on November 2, 2019, detectives from the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) arrested 12 suspects, including eight Kenyans, for allegedly attempting to hack into Equity Bank's system.
The suspects, comprising three Rwandans and one Ugandan, were reportedly trying to steal cash from customers' accounts.
According to RIB, the suspects were arrested while in the process of hacking into the bank system.
‘This group was arrested while in the process of hacking into the bank system to steal money from clients’ accounts,’ RIB said.
The suspects are believed to have fled to Rwanda after successfully stealing cash from Equity Bank in Kenya and Uganda.
The case file has been compiled and submitted to the country’s Prosecution office for further direction.
‘RIB urges the public to remain vigilant and always share information that can be used to prevent crime,’ added RIB.
