Police in Kayonza district has arrested Ndagijimana Théogène 32 found in posession with fake Rwandan currency notes worth Frw 102,000.
The suspect is currently held at Mukarange police station.
Ndagijimana was arrested after a tip off from residents when he attempted to buy phone credit using a fake paper note of Frw 1000.
Police later discovered Eight fake paper notes of Frw5000, four fake paper notes of Frw2000 and 54 fake paper notes of Frw1000.
Ndagijimana told police that he was given fake currency money worth Frw 102000 by Hakizamungu James in return for genuine Frw60,000.
“I acquired this money with full knowledge that it was fake and I intended to make quick profit. I had planned to purchase small items which I would resell and make genuine money”.
The Police spokesperson Supt. Theos Badege urged citizens to refain from indulging in such illegal activities saying fake money harms the economy.
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