{{Bamuteze Levis, 36, resident of Kimironko sector in Gasabo District was arrested on Saturday after he was found with fake money amounting to Rwf66, 000 , all in 2, 000 denominations.}}<\/p>\n
He is currently held at Remera Police Station.<\/p>\n
It all started when Bamuteze paid a phone technician after repairing his handset, but the latter realized the notes were fake.<\/p>\n
Investigations are also still going on to see if there are other people working with Bamuteze in this illegal act, the District Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Tom Murangira, said.<\/p>\n
He warned the public that involving themselves in such counterfeit activities won\u2019t take long before they are apprehended because the \u201ccommunity now know real money and what\u2019s fake.”<\/p>\n
He appealed to the business community and the entire public to always verify currency notes thoroughly before any transaction, to avoid falling prey of such people.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am urging the public to beware and report immediately any suspected incidents related to counterfeit or even any other crimes such that these criminals can be arrested,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Counterfeit is treacherous to the economy and also affects family and personal income, he observed.<\/p>\n
Article 604 of the Rwandan penal code which states that using or circulating, by any means, items misrepresented as money or negotiable instruments shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of two to five years and a fine of two to ten times the value of the counterfeit money.<\/p>\n
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