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 also said the women could do pretty much everything clients wanted them to and claimed to be a former London bus driver.
While the specific charges Mwesigwa is facing remain unclear, a Dubai law firm confirmed that he is currently in custody at the Central Prison Centre in Al Awir. They stated that a red notice had been issued against him by Interpol Uganda.
Ugandan authorities have announced that investigations into human trafficking are ongoing, and action has been taken by Emirates authorities.
The BBC World Service investigation featured testimonies from young Ugandan women who were promised jobs in the UAE, only to end up in forced prostitution. The report highlights instances of women arriving in Dubai under the false pretense of work opportunities in supermarkets or hotels, while prostitution remains illegal in the emirate.
In one harrowing account, a woman, referred to as Mia to protect her identity, described being forced to comply with disturbing client demands.
Mwesigwa denied the allegations made against him, claiming he merely assisted women with accommodation through landlords and that they chose to accompany him to parties due to his wealthy connections.
The investigation also revealed two women associated with Mwesigwa who fell to their deaths from high-rise buildings, with their families questioning the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Concern over the situation has risen among Ugandan parliament members, who have pledged to collaborate with Interpol for justice.
Additional reporting by Jack Burgess
