Cyber fraud storm hits Equity Bank Rwanda as 35 arrested
A sophisticated digital fraud scheme targeting Equity Bank Rwanda has led to 35 arrests, including suspects in Uganda, as investigators trace millions siphoned through mobile money and banking system vulnerabilities.
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