Warning: Contains disturbing content and graphic descriptions of sexual acts
The BBC understands the boss of a degrading sex-trade ring that exploited vulnerable women in Dubai's most glamorous neighbourhoods has been detained in the United Arab Emirates.
Charles Abbey Mwesigwa, who was identified in a recent BBC investigation as running the network, was filmed telling an undercover reporter he could provide women for a sex party at a starting price of $1,000 (£750).
He mentioned that the women could do pretty much everything clients wanted, boasting of his past as a London bus driver.
Details about potential charges against Mwesigwa remain unclear, as UAE authorities have not released a public statement.
A Dubai law firm has reported that Mwesigwa is in custody at the Central Prison Centre in Al Awir, where a red notice from Interpol Uganda has been issued for his detention.
Investigations into human trafficking are ongoing in relation to Mwesigwa's operations, as confirmed by the Ugandan embassy in the UAE.
The BBC investigation featured testimonies from Ugandan women who traveled to Dubai with promises of decent jobs, only to end up in prostitution. Prostitution is illegal in Dubai, putting these women at great risk.
At least one of Mwesigwa's clients reportedly requested horrifically degrading acts during encounters. Some victims, like Mia, described being trapped within Mwesigwa's network.
Mwesigwa denied the allegations, asserting that he only helped women find accommodation and that they followed him to parties due to his connections.
The BBC investigation further revealed the tragic deaths of two women associated with Mwesigwa, ruled as suicides, raising questions about the adequacy of police investigations surrounding their falls from high-rise buildings.
Discussions on Mwesigwa's activities have reached the Ugandan parliament, with calls for urgent action to ensure justice for the victims.
