The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested a Nyarugenge intermediate Court judge, Eric Twambajimana, over forged documents.

According to the investigation body, Twambajimana was detained after issuing fake RIB summons papers to a person who has fled the country so the latter can use them to seek asylum in a European country arguing he was wanted by RIB for political reasons.

The suspect is detained at the Kacyiru RIB station, in Kigali, while investigations continue.

The Bureau also disclosed that forged documents were seized at Kigali International Airport.

Upon conviction, Twambajimana could face up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to Rwf 5 million.