By Sekaggya Seka Moses
Mbarara, Uganda – In a joint operation, police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have rescued 823 youths who fell victim to a fraudulent recruitment scheme allegedly orchestrated by AIM Global Alliance.
The youths, who were being transported in ten buses, were intercepted at the Biharwe checkpoint in Mbarara City early in the morning. They had been mobilized from several districts in Western Uganda and were en route to Kampala under unclear circumstances.
According to Rwizi Region Police spokesperson, SP Samson Kasasira, the victims had paid between UGX 1.2 million and UGX 1.5 million each, after being promised lucrative job opportunities in Kampala.
The false promises were made by AIM Global Alliance, which has been linked to several recruitment-related scams across Uganda.
“The youths reported that they were misled with false job promises and were made to pay significant sums upfront,” SP Kasasira said. “We are urging young people to be vigilant when approached with job offers that require advance payments. We will not tolerate any form of exploitation, and we will do everything possible to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
The police spokesperson confirmed that investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the organizers of the scheme.
Authorities have urged communities to promptly report any suspicious recruitment activities and to remain cautious of job offers that seem too good to be true.
The rescued youths were taken to the Mbarara Police playground for screening before arrangements were made for their safe return home. Each bus operator had reportedly been paid UGX 2.5 million for the trip, highlighting the lucrative nature of the scam.
AIM Global Alliance has been linked to several recruitment-related scams across Uganda, targeting vulnerable young people with enticing but false employment promises.
Similar incidents have been reported in districts such as Mukono, Wakiso, and Kampala, where hundreds of youths were pressured into paying large sums for jobs that never materialized.
Authorities have continuously warned the public against engaging with the scheme and have encouraged Ugandans to remain alert and report suspicious recruitment ventures to the police.
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