DODOMA, July 6 -- THE government has warned that cooperative leaders found embezzling members funds or misusing cooperative resources will face arrest and prosecution as part of a nationwide crackdown aimed at restoring integrity and confidence in the cooperative movement.

Deputy Minister for Agriculture David Silinde issued the warning while closing the 2026 International Day of Cooperatives celebrations today in Dodoma on behalf of Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, saying the government would not tolerate financial mismanagement that undermines cooperative societies and deprives members of their livelihoods.

“We will arrest and prosecute every leader involved in embezzlement. There will be no compromise because cooperative soci...