Anti-Corruption Commission

Rwanda Investigation Bureau

RIB

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Summary

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau was established under Organic Law N°07/2018, consolidating all criminal investigation functions including corruption, economic crimes, and financial crimes. The Director General is appointed by the President of Rwanda. RIB has full investigative powers and refers cases to the National Public Prosecution Authority.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 63/100 (good)
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length5 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Organic Law N°07/2018 of 07/03/2018 Establishing and Determining the Mission, Powers, Organisation and Functioning of the Rwanda Investigation Bureau
Citation
Organic Law N°07/2018 of 07/03/2018 (Official Gazette No. Special of 07/03/2018)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Investigates all criminal cases including corruption, economic crimes, money laundering, and terrorism; replaced the former Rwanda National Police Criminal Investigation Division.

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