Tanzania gospel singer Rose Muhando at a past function.[Photo/ghafla.com]
Tanzania gospel singer Rose Muhando has been arrested. The Kiatu Kivue hitmaker was arrested on suspicions of fraud as per police reports.
Singida police boss, Debora Mligimba has confirmed the arrest of the singer saying that investigations are underway.
The talented singer was handcuffed at her home in Ikungi area.
The arrest of the singer came after AICT Singida Church went to court complaining that the singer had refused to pay the amount of money she owed the faithful despite efforts to recover the same.
Chairman of AICT Singida Church choir, Mashala Japhet claimed that Muhando received Tsh800, 000 (Sh37, 000) from the church last year on November but has refused to pay back the said amount.
The singer admitted receiving the money, adding that she did not attend the album launch because she was sick.
“Yes, the police arrested me on Sunday, June 4, but I wasn’t supposed to be their target. They were looking for another lady whose name is Rose, which is similar to mine. The other Rose is the one who obtained money from the said church in pretense that she was me. I am currently at home after securing a release,” Rose Muhando said.