28 Ghanaians rescued from Cote D’Ivoire after falling victim to human trafficking scams - Foreign Affairs Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that twenty-eight Ghanaian nationals, predominantly youth, who were victims of a sophisticated human trafficking network have been rescued and repatriated to Ghana from Côte d’Ivoire, on Sunday, 10th May, 2026.

This was after a successful operation conducted by security operatives and officials of the Embassy of Ghana in Abidjan.

A statement by the Ministry said that the rescued human trafficking victims are safely in Ghana and are currently assisting with further investigations.

The Government of Ghana conveyed its commendations to Ivorian authorities for the effective collaboration and shared intelligence.

"Ghanaians are hereby advised to be extra vigilant and avoid becoming victims to such trafficking schemes," the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Mahama Administration assures that all efforts are being deployed to dismantle these criminal networks and bring the masterminds to justice.

The Ministry, therefore, urges the public to be conscious of the dangers associated with engaging unlicensed recruitment agencies which promise travel and job opportunities.

The public is encouraged to confirm the validity of any advertisement/offer with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment Relations and Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad to avoid falling prey.