In a statement dated May 19, the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of the NSS said the suspects — Kom Kom Geng, Ayii Ayii Akol and Achan Agoth Aciec — were apprehended over what it described as a range of criminal offences linked to ongoing investigations into financial crimes.
“The suspects were apprehended and charged with forgery of signatures, unlawfully use of presidential symbols of authority, smuggling of documents and interference with ongoing investigations involving 16 detained individuals accused of financial and other related crimes,” the statement read.
The NSS said the arrests followed the opening of a criminal case earlier this month.
“Prior to their arrest, the National Security Service, acting as complainant, initiated criminal case No. 1891 on May 13th 2026 at Northern Police Division through the Public Prosecution Attorney,” the agency stated.
According to the statement, the case file was later submitted to the lawmakers’ respective institutions to facilitate the lifting of their parliamentary immunities before their arrest.
The NSS added that the three suspects were arrested under several provisions of the Penal Code Act, 2008, including sections 341, 62, 76, 75, 362, 361, 359, 357 and 48.
Authorities did not immediately disclose the specific details of the alleged forged documents or how the presidential symbols were purportedly used.
The agency said the suspects are currently being held at the ISB detention facility pending further legal action.
“They are currently detained at the ISB Detention Facility for protective purposes pending further legal proceedings,” the statement said.
The arrests come amid heightened scrutiny by security agencies over alleged corruption, document fraud and financial misconduct involving public officials and private business actors.
In its statement, the NSS warned public officials, foreign nationals and members of the business community against engaging in unlawful conduct.
“The NSS-ISB reminds all public officials, foreign nationals, and private business persons operating in South Sudan to refrain from acts that violate their official duties,” it said.
“Such conduct not only undermines national laws but also constitutes criminal offences punishable under the law of the Republic of South Sudan.”
The NSS did not indicate when the suspects would appear before the court.
