UGANDA: Authorities said today that they have detained dozens of foreigners in a crackdown on illegal migration linked to human traffickers and cyberscam operations, with at least 231 people held since Monday.Those detained included Nigerians and a group of 169 people from nine countries found in a restricted compound in Kampala equipped with its own restaurant.Authorities say some claimed they were trafficked with promises of employment, while others were engaged in cyber-scamming activities.

UGANDA: Authorities said today that they have detained dozens of foreigners in a crackdown on illegal migration linked to human traffickers and cyberscam operations, with at least 231 people held since Monday.

Those detained included Nigerians and a group of 169 people from nine countries found in a restricted compound in Kampala equipped with its own restaurant.

Authorities say some claimed they were trafficked with promises of employment, while others were engaged in cyber-scamming activities.

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