By Newsday Team
DUBAI
Authorities in Dubai have arrested Ugandan sex trade boss, Mr Charles Mwesigwa Abbey as he attempted to flee the Arab country .
Over the weekend, Mwesigwa went behind police and booked an online air ticket to flee Dubai but was immediately arrested by police.
The move to flee followed his police questioning after BBC media investigations exposed his illegal sex trade dealings which has led to Ugandan women abuse, suffering and deaths.
However Mwesigwa, who holds both Ugandan and German citizenship was released on bond.
According to Dubai police, Mwesigwa planned to escape as police investigated him but security acted swiftly after he checked in online, leading to his immediate and detention.
According to sources, Mwesigwa faces scrutiny over his alleged role in trafficking young Ugandan women to Dubai under the pretext of legitimate employment, only for them to be coerced into prostitution.
According to Media reports,
some victims reportedly believed they were travelling to work in hotels or supermarkets.
Prostitution is illegal in the UAE, and several women connected to Mwesigwa, including Monic Karungi and Kayla Birungi, died after falling from high-rise apartments.
Although their deaths were ruled as suicides, but friends and family have called for deeper investigation.
But Mwesigwa told BBC reporters that he merely helped women find accommodation and that they followed him to parties due to his social connections.
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