Jinja residents alarmed as police arrest woman linked to bank-targeting gang

Residents in Jinja City have expressed growing concern over organised criminal gangs targeting bank customers after police arrested a woman suspected of being part of a syndicate that allegedly trails victims withdrawing cash before stealing or conning them.

The suspect, identified as Mariam Bahati, was arrested and detained at the Kiira Regional Police headquarters as detectives investigate a string of incidents reported in Jinja and Kampala.

Police said they recovered a bag containing local herbs, suspected charms and foreign currencies during the operation.