By Enock Katamba | Uncovered UG
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Uganda, KAMPALA — Security agencies under the Ministry of Internal Affairs have arrested 231 foreign nationals in two coordinated operations targeting illegal immigration and suspected cyber-related criminal activity in Kampala and Adjumani District.
The operations were conducted by the National Citizenship and Immigration Control (NCIC) following intelligence-led surveillance on undocumented residence and unlawful economic activity involving foreign nationals.
In Adjumani District, authorities arrested 62 Nigerian nationals who were allegedly found operating without valid work permits. Officials said the group had been conducting activities including the operation of a church while residing in the country illegally.
“The group was found operating illegally, specifically without valid work permits, while engaged in activities that included the operation of a church,” said Ministry spokesperson Mundeyi Simon Peter.
In a second operation carried out overnight on April 27–28, 2026, NCIC officers raided a secured apartment complex in the Bukoto–Ntinda area of Kampala, detaining 169 foreign nationals.
The suspects included 36 women and citizens from several countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Authorities said the premises were structured as a highly restricted, self-contained facility designed to limit movement and conceal operations.
During the raid, officers reportedly recovered computers and IT equipment suspected to have been used in illegal online betting, gaming, and cyber fraud activities.
Preliminary findings suggest that some of the detainees claimed they were trafficked into Uganda under false employment promises, while others are suspected of involvement in cybercrime networks. Several individuals were also found without valid identification documents, including passports.
All 231 suspects are currently undergoing screening and immigration processing. Authorities said those found in violation of immigration laws will face prosecution, while cases involving suspected trafficking or organized criminal activity will be referred to relevant investigative units for further inquiry.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reiterated its commitment to strict enforcement of immigration regulations and ensuring that all foreign nationals in Uganda are properly documented and compliant with the law.
written by @enock katamba
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