Police in Gasabo district is holding Jean Pierre Bunani 36(pictured above), in connection with running a forgery scam.
Bunani was arrested following a tip off from neighbours who alerted a nearby military detach about his suspicious activities and unknown people who frequnetly visited his home.
He was arrested by security organs on patrol in Musezero cell, Gisozi sector where he was found in possession of several illegal documents including a Zigama Credit and Saving Scheme Kanombe branch stamp, 2 ink pads and 3 old Rwandan driving licenses.
He also possessed 4 Burundians driving licenses, 3 old provisional driving licenses, 1 Rwandan motorcycle card and 21 passport photos of different people.
Bunani was also found in possession of a court verdict dated October 28, 2010 condemning him to a four year forgery jail stint. It is not yet clear how he was released early as he had not completed his jail sentence.
He was immediately taken to Gisozi Police Station where he and the exhibits are currently held as investigations continue.
His neighbours noted that Bunani has for several occasions been arrested over the same crime but has always been immediately released.
If found guilty Bunani is likely to be handed a jail sentence between 5 to 10 years according to article 202 and 204 of the Rwandan Penal code. He is also liable to a fine of Frw. 100,000.
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