Editor’s Note

Taarifa has updated this story after establishing additional facts from Equity Bank and other reliable sources. An earlier version contained inaccuracies that did not meet our verification standards.

We regret the error and have since published a revised and fully verified report, which can be read in the link below.

Equity Bank fraud probe deepens as investigators detain 35 suspects; 6 Ugandans ☞ https://taarifa.rw/2026/03/15/equity-bank-fraud-probe-deepens-as-investigators-detain-35-suspects-6-ugandans/