Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation
Summary
Police and animal rights groups in Uganda rescued dozens of dogs from fake animal shelters used in online scams after a BBC investigation. A suspect, Owen Godfrey Membe, was arrested and charged with animal cruelty while other suspects remain free.Key Facts
- Dozens of dogs were found in sham shelters used to trick people into donating money online.
- Police raided two shelters and arrested Owen Godfrey Membe, who denies the charges.
- Membe faces charges under Uganda’s animal cruelty law and will stay in custody until May 27.
- Many dogs remain at the shelters but are now cared for by the Animal Welfare Alliance Uganda.
- The investigation showed some dogs were injured or harmed to create fake stories online for donations.
- The dog named Russet, who had severe leg injuries possibly caused on purpose, died despite veterinary care.
- The case was brought by a private group funded by a UK organization that exposes animal rescue scams.
- This is the first arrest following public attention from the BBC’s investigation into these online scams.
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