The Immigration Department has refuted reports circulating on social media suggesting that Tanzanian citizens returning from abroad are being forced to surrender their passports and money upon arrival at the country’s entry points.
The department described the claims shared through an audio clip on various online platforms as false and intended to mislead the public.
“The Immigration Department categorically denies these allegations. They are baseless and aimed at causing confusion and unnecessary fear among the public,” the statement read.
The department urged Tanzanians to disregard such misinformation and rely on official government communication channels for accurate updates.
“These reports are pure fabrications meant to disrupt public trust in government institutions,” it added.
The clarification comes amid growing concerns over the spread of misinformation on social media, which has increasingly become a challenge for government agencies.
The statement was released by the Spokesperson of the Immigration Department, based at the department’s headquarters in Dodoma.
