Tanzania, March 27 -- Mtwara. Police in Mtwara Region have arrested a 31-year-old man, Ibrahim Nzumbi Mugendi, a resident of Kigoma Region, on allegations of obtaining money by false pretences after posing as a mute person to solicit donations.

Mtwara Regional Police Commander, SACP Issa Suleiman, said the suspect arrived in the region on 18 February 2026 and booked into a local guest house.

He said that on 26 February, the suspect went to the office of the Mtwara District Commissioner to seek a permit to collect donations, claiming he needed financial assistance due to a speech-related medical condition.

"After being granted the permit, he started visiting government institutions and private individuals asking for contributions," said...