Dubai Sex Trade Ring Boss Arrested After BBC Investigation
Following a BBC investigation, the alleged head of a sex-trade ring operating in Dubai, Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, has been detained in the United Arab Emirates. The investigation revealed Mwesigwa’s involvement in providing women for sex parties and exploiting vulnerable women, who were lured to Dubai with false promises. The BBC found that a Dubai law firm confirmed Mwesigwa’s custody, and Interpol Uganda had issued a red notice for his extradition. The Ugandan embassy stated that the UAE authorities were investigating human trafficking, with the BBC’s investigation featuring testimonies from exploited Ugandan women.