Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have detained Charles Mwesigwa, a Ugandan man accused of operating a sex trafficking network in Dubai. The BBC investigation revealed Mwesigwa offered women to clients for parties starting at $1,000 per person. He told undercover reporters the women could fulfill any client requests. Interpol Uganda issued a red notice requesting his detention for possible extradition.
Young Ugandan women testified they traveled to Dubai believing they would work legitimate jobs in hotels or supermarkets. Instead, traffickers forced them into prostitution after creating debt obligations. Two women connected to Mwesigwa died after falling from apartment buildings. Police ruled both deaths as suicides despite family concerns about inadequate investigations.
Mwesigwa denies all allegations and claims he merely helped women find housing. Ugandan lawmakers described the BBC findings as disturbing and pledged cooperation with international authorities.
Young Ugandan women testified they traveled to Dubai believing they would work legitimate jobs in hotels or supermarkets. Instead, traffickers forced them into prostitution after creating debt obligations. Two women connected to Mwesigwa died after falling from apartment buildings. Police ruled both deaths as suicides despite family concerns about inadequate investigations.
Mwesigwa denies all allegations and claims he merely helped women find housing. Ugandan lawmakers described the BBC findings as disturbing and pledged cooperation with international authorities.
