Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on possible human trafficking
Authorities said 231 foreigners were detained in two intelligence-led raids after investigators found missing passports, illegal work permits and suspected cyber-scamming ties.
- Ugandan authorities detained at least 231 foreigners since Monday during two intelligence-led immigration crackdowns targeting irregular migration linked to alleged human trafficking and cyberscamming operations.
- Arrests in the Kampala suburb of Bukoto included 169 foreign nationals from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Malaysia occupying a restricted compound with internal restaurants designed to limit movement.
- Authorities recovered IT equipment and computers used for illegal gaming and scamming from the Kampala compound, where thirty-six of the detainees were women, according to Mundeyi.
- Mundeyi noted suspects lacked identification, telling investigators their passports were held by absent bosses; the Ministry is screening all 231 individuals to distinguish trafficking victims from alleged perpetrators.
- The Ministry warned landlords to verify the immigration status of foreign tenants to ensure compliance with Ugandan laws, while those identified as suspected ringleaders face criminal prosecution and potential deportation.
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Uganda Immigration Arrests 231 Foreign Nationals in Adjumani, Kampala Crackdown
[Independent (Kampala)] Adjumani -- The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has arrested at least 231 foreign nationals in a series of intelligence-led operations conducted in Kampala and Adjumani District over the past two days.
Immigration: 62 Nigerians among 231 foreign nationals arrested in Uganda crackdown - Blueprint Newspapers Limited
Authorities in Uganda have detained 231 foreign nationals, including 62 Nigerians, following coordinated operations targeting illegal migration and suspected criminal activities. The arrests were carried [...]
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Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on possible human trafficking
Ugandan authorities say they have detained dozens of foreigners in a crackdown on illegal migration that was likely linked to human traffickers and cyberscam operations.
Uganda Arrests 62 Nigerians, 169 Others In Fresh Crackdown On Illegal Migration
Uganda’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has arrested over 231 people suspected of staying in the country illegally, including 62 Nigerians, following two separate operations aimed at tackling irregular migration. The arrests were made on April 27, 2026, during coordinated raids in Adjumani and parts of Kampala, specifically the Bukoto and Ntinda areas. The operations were […]
Uganda Detains 231 Foreigners in Twin Raids Tied to Cybercrime and Trafficking
NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uganda-detains-231-foreigners-in-twin-raids-tied-to-cybercrime-and-trafficking/Ugandan authorities have arrested 231 foreign nationals in two coordinated intelligence-led operations targeting illegal migration, cybercrime, and suspected human trafficking, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced on Tuesday. The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigrat…
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