A lengthy investigation by the BBC has revealed the identity of a man named Charles Moisigwa, a former bus driver in London who has risen to lead a sex trafficking network in Dubai’s upscale neighborhoods. The network exploits women brought in from Africa, forcing them into what victims described as “degrading sex parties” for large sums of money.
The BBC report relied on testimonies from Ugandan women and undercover footage. It found evidence of “harsh exploitation and humiliating demands for sky‑high fees” and uncovered accounts of mysterious deaths among victims linked to the network. Despite Moisigwa’s denials, the BBC said the testimonies and documents it obtained built a clear picture of a reality far darker than the rumors circulating online under the hashtag Dubai Porta Potty.
Old Rumors, Worse Reality
The phrase Dubai Porta Potty literally means “Dubai Portable Toilet.” It went viral on TikTok with hundreds of millions of views, carrying shocking stories of young women—especially from Africa—allegedly being lured to secret sex parties in the UAE for money, sometimes involving degrading acts. The BBC noted that while many of these stories may be exaggerated or mixed with rumor, its investigation confirmed that genuine exploitation rings are at work behind the hashtag.
The network reported that Moisigwa personally offered its undercover reporter women for “sex parties starting at $1,000,” claiming “many of them are open and willing to do almost everything.”
Testimonies, False Promises, and Mounting Debts
The BBC presented harrowing testimonies from African women under pseudonyms. One victim said she arrived in Dubai thinking she would be employed in a department store, only to find herself trapped in Moisigwa’s network. “Mia” recounted: “He told me I owed him £2,000 for airfare and accommodation. After two weeks, the debt doubled. He said I had to work harder and beg men to sleep with me.”
Another testimony, from “Lexi,” described humiliating sexual demands involving physical degradation in exchange for payments of up to 15,000 dirhams. Survivors told the BBC they believe there is a racial element, with Black women being deliberately targeted by the network.
Mysterious Deaths
The investigation linked the network to the mysterious deaths of two Ugandan women. Monic Tarungi died in 2022, and Kayla Birungi in 2021, both after falling from high‑rise apartments in Dubai under suspicious circumstances. Their families disputed the official Emirati narrative of suicide. “We all saw Monic’s death… but who will stand up for the girls who are still alive?” one grieving family member asked.
Denials and Silence from Authorities
Speaking to the BBC, Moisigwa denied running any prostitution network, saying: “I’m just someone who loves parties. The girls come to me because I know a lot of rich people.”
The BBC said it had received no official response from Emirati authorities but confirmed that Dubai Police are still investigating the deaths. Victims, however, reported being turned away when they sought help. Lexi recalled being told by officers: “You Africans cause trouble for each other.”
A Broader Context of Exploitation
The UAE has become a prime destination for African migrants, especially Ugandans. This migration earns Uganda around $1.2 billion annually, but activists warn of widespread abuse. Nearly 700 cases have reportedly been documented in similar exploitation networks.
The investigation paints a stark and troubling picture: behind glossy towers and high‑end parties, the stories of African women reveal a hidden world of coercion, humiliation, and unpunished exploitation.
