Ugandan Town Linked To Global Dog Shelter Scam
A BBC investigation into hundreds of fundraising pages for dog shelters identified the town of Mitiana in Uganda as a central location for a global scam. Mitiana police stated they have previously investigated animal cruelty at local dog shelters and conducted arrests.
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Sources · 7 independent
BBC World Service
“After reviewing hundreds of fundraising pages for dog shelters and talking to online animal activists, the BBC found one town, Mitiana in Uganda, to be at the centre of the global scam.”
WBUR Boston
“the BBC found one town, Mitiana in Uganda, to be at the center of the global scam.”
WAMU 88.5 DC
“behind these posts lies a darker reality. After reviewing hundreds of fundraising pages for dog shelters and talking to online animal activists, the BBC found...”
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