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Six arrested in sophisticated quinoa scam worth millions

Six people are in custody while one suspect remains at large in connection with a sophisticated fraud scheme in which victims were tricked into buying fake quinoa seeds, according to Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB). The suspects allegedly sold millet grains painted black and presented them as quinoa, an unfamiliar product to many in Rwanda, convincing victims they were making a profitable investment. According to RIB spokesperson Thierry Muran…
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The New Times | Rwanda broke the news on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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