Information on Fraud Attempts Originating from Rwanda

Dear Member,
With reference to the letter sent to our Chamber by TOBB, the letter of the Ministry of Trade dated 17.07.2025 and numbered E-68460249-622.03-00111346377 forwarded to our Union states that fraudulent
attempts have been detected through messages and forms sent to companies, using the logos of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the World Bank and OPEC, claiming that grants are being provided.
The said letter further states that money is requested from companies under the name of a "transaction fee" or "registration fee", that activities aimed at obtaining confidential commercial and personal information are carried out in this way, and that the said attempts aim to create a perception of legitimacy by referring to an international development agreement that was actually signed (https://www.minecofin.gov.rw/news-detail/rwandasecures-us300-million-opec-fund-deal-to-promote-sustainable-and-inclusive-growth).
In this framework, it is strongly recommended that your members trading with Rwanda be cautious and contact the Commercial Counsellor's Office in Kigali ([email protected]) in suspicious cases

Kind regards,
Elazığ Chamber of Commerce and Industry