Police Save Ghanaians Tricked by Fake Job Promises in Nigeria
Ghana Police rescued 76 Ghanaians trafficked to Nigeria under a fraudulent job scheme tied to QNET, as confirmed on June 30, 2025. The victims, mostly young men, were lured with fake promises of football contracts or jobs abroad, only to have their phones and documents seized upon arrival, police said.
The operation began on May 19, rescuing 30 victims in Akwa Ibom State, followed by 15 more in Oyo on June 22, and others later. The victims were forced to live in cramped, poor conditions and told to demand $1,000 from their families for fake training fees. Seven Ghanaian suspects were arrested for running the scam.
Ghana’s Criminal Investigation Department, led by Lydia Yaako Donkor, worked with Interpol and Nigerian police to free the victims. The scammers also used victims’ contact lists to trick their friends and families. The rescued Ghanaians are now safe, with efforts ongoing to catch other suspects involved in the syndicate.
The scam, linked to QNET’s operations, mirrors past cases where Ghanaians were jailed in Nigeria for similar fraud. Authorities are urging the public to verify job offers abroad to avoid such traps. The rescue highlights Ghana’s push to combat human trafficking and protect citizens from exploitation.
This operation follows other trafficking rescues, like Nigerian teens saved in Ghana in 2024. The government is calling for vigilance to stop these scams, which prey on jobless youth, as investigations continue to dismantle the criminal network.