17-Year-Old Ugandan Arrested For Trafficking 170 People To Kenya Through A Job Scam
A 17-year-old student in Uganda has been apprehended after he was found responsible for the trafficking of 170 youths from Uganda into Kenya by offering them scam jobs.
According to reports, the minor was acting as an agent for her sister who is attached to a fake company in Kenya under the name Humble Company and had recruited as many young people as possible who were interested in securing the job.
Some recruits claimed that they were each required to pay a fee of Ksh.3,901 (Shs.100,00) and others Ksh.1,950 (Shs.50,000) before being housed in a home in Wakiso District, Uganda, awaiting transportation into Kenya.
Police spokesperson Fred Enanga confirmed the arrest and stated that the minor admitted guilt and will be charged with 170 counts of human trafficking.
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