Dubai sex-trade ring boss held by police after BBC investigation

Dubai Police have arrested Charles Mwesigwa, the alleged boss of a sex-trade ring operating in the city. The arrest follows an investigation by the BBC, which uncovered Mwesigwa's involvement in a network that exploited vulnerable women in the city's glamorous areas. The investigation revealed that Mwesigwa, a Ugandan national, was the leader of a degrading operation that preyed on women, often from Eastern Europe and Africa, and forced them into prostitution. The women were subjected to poor living conditions, financial exploitation, and threats of violence if they attempted to leave. The Dubai authorities have vowed to crack down on such criminal networks and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation. The arrest of Mwesigwa is a significant step in this effort, highlighting the collaborative efforts between law enforcement and media investigations in addressing the issue of human trafficking and sex trade.