Human trafficking and cybercrime: Police in Ghana rescue 57 Nigerians aged 18-26 in crackdown on sextortion scams
The police retrieved 77 laptops, 38 mobile phones, two vehicles, three television sets, and other internet-enabled devices from the building. The suspects allegedly lured their victims by promising them lucrative jobs and other opportunities in Ghana.
In rare court ruling in Africa, 7 Chinese were sentenced to 20 years each in jail for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa
During the trial, the victims described harsh conditions, including being transported in windowless trucks to the factory, where they were not allowed to leave.
President Museveni allows deported migrants from US to go to Uganda, but should not have criminal records
Uganda has had challenges with the US after lawmakers passed an anti-homosexuality bill in 2023 that punishes consensual same-sex conduct with penalties including life imprisonment. Washington threatened consequences and the World Bank withheld some funding.
Kenyan police rescue 30 youths suspected to be Somali nationals in crackdown on transnational organised human trafficking crime in Busia
Speaking at the Busia County Police headquarters, Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mahmud said the youth were duped into believing that they were on their way to greener pastures in Europe and America.
