The spokesperson for the Rwanda National Police, ACP Boniface Rutikanga, told IGIHE on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, that the circulating reports are baseless rumours.

Miss Muheto, who was recently arrested and fined for drunk driving, also denied the claims in an audio message shared on social media.

"I am fine, I am safe, and I thank God for everything. I truly thank God. I am not detained and don’t understand where all these rumours are coming from or who is spreading them, but they are completely false. These are baseless rumours from certain individuals who may not wish others well or want to see them progress in life. But I am at peace,” she stated.

The beauty queen was released from custody two weeks ago after being handed a suspended three-month sentence by the Kicukiro Primary Court for drink driving and driving without a license.

In a ruling delivered on November 6, 2024, the court also imposed a fine of Frw 190,000 for the two offences. The 21-year-old was acquitted of the charge of fleeing the scene after causing an accident.

The suspended sentence means that Muheto will not serve time immediately, but the sentence could be enforced if she commits similar offences again within one year.

Muheto denied the reports that had been circulating, claiming she had been re-arrested.

The Rwanda National Police has denied reports of re-arresting Miss Muheto.