{
  "id": 141149,
  "title": "GACL sacks two airport car park workers over passenger extortion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/gacl-sacks-two-airport-car-park-workers-over-passenger-extortion",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T16:58:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gacl-sacks-two-airport-car-park-workers-over-passenger-extortion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has fired two car park attendants at Accra International Airport for allegedly demanding money from travelers. This follows a series of complaints from passengers and a successful identification of the culprits, according to GACL's Managing Director, Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare. The dismissal was announced during a visit by Parliament’s Committee on Roads and Transportation to the airport. Opare emphasized GACL's commitment to ending extortion and other misconduct to ensure a safe and smooth travel experience for passengers. She urged the public to report any instances of extortion or inappropriate behavior by airport staff to facilitate immediate disciplinary action. This action is part of GACL's broader efforts to enhance service quality and accountability at the country's busiest international airport.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has dismissed two car park workers at the Accra International Airport over allegations of extorting money from travellers, as part of efforts to eliminate the practice and improve passenger experience.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}