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Ugandan Authorities Detain 231 Foreigners in Migration and Cybercrime Raid
Capital Ethiopia · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Capital Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Ugandan authorities have detained 231 foreign nationals from multiple countries during a crackdown on illegal migration, human trafficking, and cybercrime.
- Ugandan authorities detained 231 foreigners in operations across northern Uganda and Kampala.
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs stated the crackdown targeted illegal migration linked to human trafficking and cybercrime.
- Those detained include nationals from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Malaysia.
- Many suspects were found living in a restricted apartment complex with controlled movement, and several lacked valid travel documents.
- Some detainees reported being trafficked into Uganda with false employment promises, while others faced online fraud allegations.
- Non-criminal victims will receive assistance to return to their home countries, whereas suspected ringleaders face prosecution and potential deportation.
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