By The Respondents Reporter
Police have arrested seven people, including a Chinese national, over alleged online theft involving about TZS2 billion in incidents reported in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma and Tabora.
The arrests were made by the Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) of the Tanzania Police Force as part of investigations into suspected cyber-enabled financial crimes.
Those arrested include Steven Deogratius Mganga and Chinese national Zhi Hang Wang, who are among the suspects being investigated over the alleged theft.
Police said the suspected offences involved the unlawful acquisition of money through online means, with the total amount estimated at about TZS2 billion.
The arrests mark another case involving the use of digital platforms in financial crimes, as law enforcement authorities intensify efforts to trace and prevent the misuse of electronic systems for criminal activities.
Police have not disclosed details of the alleged victims, how the money was transferred or whether any of the funds have been recovered.
Investigations are continuing, with the suspects expected to be taken through the legal process once the inquiry is completed.