The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Donkor, has issued a strong warning to the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to human trafficking schemes disguised as overseas job opportunities.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra today, COP Donkor highlighted the increasing sophistication of trafficking networks, noting that many victims are lured with promises of lucrative employment abroad, only to be exploited upon arrival.
She revealed that traffickers now often move victims through several countries in a bid to avoid detection.
“Between 5th and 19th September 2025, police operations resulted in the rescue of sixty (60) victims of human trafficking,” COP Donkor stated. “This included forty-one (41) foreign nationals rescued within Ghana and nineteen (19) Ghanaians who were rescued abroad.”
All rescued individuals have since been handed over to the appropriate authorities to begin the process of reintegration with their families.
COP Donkor emphasized that no credible recruitment agency will ever require individuals to travel by road through multiple countries as part of a legitimate employment process.
She urged the public to thoroughly verify any foreign job offers and report any suspicious activity to the police.
“It is a criminal offence to lure or recruit others under false pretences,” she warned. “Anyone found culpable will face the full rigours of the law.”
The Police Administration reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking and called on the public to join in the effort.
Families, communities, and especially survivors of trafficking were encouraged to speak out and share their stories to help prevent others from becoming victims.
“This fight cannot be won by law enforcement alone. It requires collective vigilance, education, and courage,” COP Donkor concluded.
Victims or individuals with information on trafficking activities are encouraged to report to the nearest police station for immediate assistance.
