Woman arrested for recruiting people to work in Arab countries

PRESS RELEASE.

Police Press and Public Relations Officer Fred Enanga

Police has arrested one, were involved in acts of Human trafficking, contrary to section 3 (1) (a) of the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Acts 2009.

Ms Khalima is suspected to have used her company, that is, Turkey Business Solutions in 2015, to recruit people for the benefit of employment in Arab countries like Saudi Arabia, Dubai and others, as housekeepers and cleaners.

The police at Special Investigations Division (SID) Kireka received complaints of mistreatment, sexual harassment, assault, denial of payment and abuse of those who had been taken under this company. These cases have been opened up under GEF 169/2015, 294/2015, 305/2015, 289/2015, 288/2015, 276/2015 and 001/2015.

We would like to thank the public, particularly Kyampisi Children’s Ministry, who together with the police have helped to address the concerns raised by the victims.

Investigations are underway to ensure that these complainants and their relatives receive justice.

SSP NAMAYE POLLY

Deputy Media and Public Relations

Uganda Police Force.

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