Two Nigerians jailed in Ghana for trafficking and cybercrime
Two Nigerians, Kingsley Ndifon and Emmanuel Akong, have been sentenced to prison in Ghana for human trafficking and cybercrime. They were found guilty of luring fellow Nigerians to Ghana with false promises of jobs, then forcing them into internet fraud. The victims were held captive, abused, and only fed once a day. The Tema Regional Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling human trafficking and related crimes.
What happened
- Kingsley Ndifon and Emmanuel Akong were convicted by Circuit Court ‘B’ in Tema for human trafficking and causing harm.
- The two lured Nigerian nationals to Ghana with job promises, then held them captive and forced them into cybercrime.
- Police rescued 11 Nigerian victims from a house in Sebrepor, recovering 16 laptops and an iPad during the operation.
- Victims were subjected to physical abuse, malnutrition, and had their phones and ID cards confiscated.
- The Tema Regional Police Command urged the public to report suspected human trafficking and criminal activities.
