Ghanaian court jails two Nigerians 40 years for human trafficking, cybercrime
Two Nigerians receive 40-year sentences in Ghana for human trafficking and cybercrime, luring victims with job promises before forcing them into fraud. Read More: https://punchng.com/ghanaian-court-jails-two-nigerians-40-years-for-human-trafficking-cybercrime/
Two Nigerians, Kingsley Ndifon and Emmanuel Akong, have been sentenced to 20 years in prison each by a Ghanaian court for human trafficking and forcing their victims into cybercrime. The court case originated from a full trial at Circuit Court 'B' in Tema. The suspects were found guilty of luring Nigerian nationals with false job offers before confining them and compelling them to engage in internet fraud.
They were arrested on August 20, 2023, after a distress call was made to the Afienya District Police Command. During the investigation, police found that the victims were beaten, malnourished, and subjected to severe physical abuse. The suspects were also found in possession of 16 laptops and an iPad during a search of their residence.
Upon sentencing, the Tema Regional Police Command reiterated its commitment to combating human trafficking and cyber-enabled crimes, urging the public to report suspected cases to the authorities.
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