DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 8 -- THE Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) have arrested more than 137 suspects, including two Chinese nationals, in connection with engaging in illicit financial gains, tax evasion and money laundering.

The arrests were confirmed by the Head of PCCB Kinondoni Region, Mr Christian Nyakizee, during a media briefing in Dar es Salaam yesterday, following a special investigation conducted in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, financial institutions and the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).

Mr Nyakizee said the suspects are alleged to have used stolen bank card details belonging to foreign nationals to obtain funds through electronic payment systems, including Point of Sale (POS) machine...