In a significant effort to combat human trafficking, the Territorial Police at Nagalama rescued 51 individuals who fell victim to a deceptive job recruitment scheme run by Alliance In Motion (AIM) Global, a networking company based in the Naggalama division. The police operation took place on April 2, 2025, at approximately 10:00 AM, prompted by intelligence reports about job seekers being tricked into paying for nonexistent job opportunities.
Police investigations revealed that victims were enticed with promises of high-paying jobs and required to pay UGX 150,000 upon arrival, supposedly for training. After joining, their mobile phones were taken, and they were pressured to recruit friends and relatives into the scheme. These relatives were then asked to pay UGX 1.5 million for company products, with claims of future profits. Victims were also promised monthly earnings of at least UGX 1 million, depending on their recruitment and sales efforts.
The operation exposed dire living conditions in several locations across Kalagi, Mukono District, where the victims were confined. In Kakola village, Kyabakadde parish, Kyampisi sub-county, 14 victims—three males and 11 females—were found packed into one room. In Kalagi village, Naggalama A ward, Nakifuma Naggalama town council, 20 victims—10 males and 10 females—were discovered in a cramped space. Additionally, in Bbosa village, Kyabakadde parish, 14 individuals—six males and eight females—were located in another single room. These conditions underscore the severe exploitation endured by the victims, many of whom were left destitute and misled.
The key figures behind the scheme, Kasule Zephaniah and Nantima Evelyn, were arrested and are being held at Nagalama Police Station. Authorities have initiated a broader investigation to dismantle the human trafficking network involved. The police stressed the importance of tackling fraudulent job schemes that prey on vulnerable job seekers, reaffirming their commitment to pursuing justice and encouraging the public to report suspicious recruitment activities.
Efforts are underway, in collaboration with relevant agencies, to provide support and rehabilitation to the victims, many of whom remain deeply affected. Authorities have also cautioned the public against job offers requiring upfront payments, advising job seekers to confirm the credibility of employers and alert law enforcement to dubious practices. This operation highlights the risks of fraudulent job networks, with police determined to eradicate such schemes and hold those responsible accountable.
