Dar es Salaam, June 14 -- THE Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Rukwa Region has saved 169.82m/-which was likely to be squandered by Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) and some domestic revenue collectors.

The PCCB Rukwa Regional Commander Mr Hamza Mwenda made the revelation during a recent press briefing session in Sumbawanga municipality.

He said 96.45m/- was returned to 39 retired teachers who were members of CHAUMI Saccos from Kalambo District Council.

"The 39 retired teachers from CHAUMI Saccos came to our office and complained that for more than four years, they had been following up their disbursements with Saccos leaders who, instead of helping them, insulted them. Preliminary investigations...