Ugandan authorities have detained 231 foreign nationals following a major sweep targeting human trafficking and illegal cyber operations.
Operations unfolded across the nation’s capital of Kampala and northern regions, dismantling networks operating within the shadows of illegal migration.
Law enforcement officers swooped on a restricted apartment complex where dozens lived under tightly controlled movement, stripping away their freedom.
Investigators uncovered a tapestry of global recruits, detaining citizens from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Malaysia.
Traffickers lured several victims into Uganda under the deceptive promise of legitimate employment, only to force them into digital scams.
Authorities revealed that many suspects lacked valid travel documents, while ringleaders orchestrating the online fraud operations faces swift criminal prosecution.
Immigration officials confirmed innocent trafficking victims will receive assistance to return home, while ringleaders face severe charges and swift deportation.