Charles Mwesigwa, who claims he is a former London bus driver, is accused of running a sex ring operating in Dubai’s most glamorous neighbourhood
A Dubai “Porta-Potty” boss has been “held by police” over an alleged sex trafficking ring that exploited vulnerable women.
Charles Mwesigwa, who claims he is a former London bus driver, is accused of running a horrific sex ring operating in Dubai’s most glamorous neighbourhood.
Although it is unclear what charges Mr Mwesigwa is facing in the UAE, a Dubai law firm told the BBC they received confirmation that the suspect was in custody at the Central Prison Centre in Al Awir, Dubai.
These disturbing gatherings, reportedly thrown by wealthy individuals, tempt young models and influencers with promises of large cash payments, lavish gifts, and stays in upscale hotels.
The hashtag #Dubaiportapotty, which has been viewed more than 450 million times on TikTok, shows how some influencers are funding their lifestyles by carrying out extreme sexual requests.
Mr Mwesigwa told an undercover reporter that he could provide women for sex parties for £750, claiming many can do “pretty much everything” clients want them to do.
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Some women believed they were travelling to the UAE to work in hotels or supermarkets, but were left sickened when asked to carry out the acts. One of Mr Mwesigwa’s clients regularly demands to defecate on the women.
Two women linked to Mr Mwesigwa have died after falling from high-rise flats. Monic Karungi and Kayla Birungi’s deaths were ruled as suicides, but their families are demanding that police investigate further.
One of the women who died thought she was arriving in Dubai from Uganda for a job at a supermarket. However, according to one of the women, she found herself living in a flat with dozens of women working for Mr Mwesigwa.
“[His] place was like a market… There were like 50 girls. She was not happy because what she expected is not what she got,” said Mia, who Risa, Monic’s sister, told the BBC.
“He [Mr Mwesigwa] was violent when I told him I wanted to go back home.” She claims that when she arrived, he told her she already owed him £2,000 and that debt had doubled within two weeks.
“Money for air tickets, for your visa, for where you’re sleeping, food,” said the woman.
“That means you have to work hard, hard, hard, pleading for men to come and sleep [with] you.”
Another woman told reporters she was “trapped” by his network. Mr Mwesigwa denies the allegations. The suspect claims he helps women find accommodation, and that women will join him at parties because of his rich contacts.