RIB Arrests Two for Sharing Yampano’s Private Videos
Two suspects, Pazzo Man and K. John, were arrested for leaking explicit videos of singer Yampano. RIB's ongoing cybercrime investigation highlights strict penalties under Rwanda’s laws.
Rwanda's Investigation Bureau (RIB) spokesperson, Dr. Murangira B. Thierry, confirmed the arrest of two individuals connected to leaked intimate videos of Rwandan singer Yampano. "Yes, it’s true, and the investigation continues," he stated during an interview with InyaRwanda.
Yampano revealed that he filed a complaint with RIB on November 9, 2025. Shortly after, on November 11, 2025, Ishimwe Patrick, popularly known as Pazzo Man, was arrested on suspicion of sharing the videos.
Additional reports indicated that Yampano's statement also implicated Kalisa John, known as K. John, in the distribution of the sensitive content. Authorities tracked him down, leading to his arrest on November 14, 2025.
During a TikTok livestream, Yampano shared his account of events, disclosing that a disagreement with Pazzo Man over moving out of their shared home in Kanombe allegedly triggered the video's release.
He explained, "Pazzo asked for money to facilitate his relocation. I offered 300,000 Rwandan Francs (Frw), but he demanded 500,000 Frw instead. Given my financial constraints, I promised to provide 300,000 Frw upfront and the remaining 200,000 Frw later as part of another agreement."
After striking this deal, Pazzo agreed and left the residence on the planned day. However, within three days of his departure, Yampano discovered intimate photos and videos of him and his partner spreading on social media platforms.
"The leaked videos appeared on accounts that were synced to my phone, as Pazzo had access to my Google Photos via login credentials stored in my device. This allowed him to access my private data," Yampano clarified. He further stated that the videos in question had been deleted months earlier, but Pazzo had copies.
Addressing rumors that Pazzo made romantic advances toward his partner, Yampano denied them. He explained that during their time sharing accommodations, they occupied separate rooms and maintained a strictly platonic relationship.
Cybercrime laws in Rwanda, specifically Law No 60/2018 adopted on August 22, 2018, provide strict regulations against such acts.
Article 34 highlights that sharing sexually explicit videos or media via computer systems constitutes a criminal offense. Such crimes are punishable by imprisonment ranging from three to five years and fines ranging between 1,000,000 Frw and 3,000,000 Frw.
Article 38 further addresses the sharing of obscene content through digital platforms. Convicted individuals face six months to two years of imprisonment and penalties between 2,000,000 Frw and 3,000,000 Frw. For cases involving minors, sentences escalate to three to five years in prison alongside increased fines.
Both suspects, Pazzo Man and K. John, remain detained as investigations continue into the unauthorized sharing of Yampano’s private videos
