The suspects
The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspected members of a human trafficking syndicate and rescued 48 victims in two separate intelligence-led operations in Ho, in the Volta Region.
The arrests were carried out on January 8 and 10, 2026, following sustained intelligence gathering by the Police.
The operations took place at Fiave Dablah Ayekple Street, Ho CK Road, and Somey Junction, all within the Ho Municipality.
The suspects have been identified as Emmanuel Asiamah, Frimpong Jerry, Paul Mensah, Bismark Perry, Vida Gefah, Ebenezer Kwabena Owusu, and Prince Kaku.
According to the Police, the rescued victims, mostly young adults and students, were deceived with promises of overseas travel opportunities.
Investigations indicate that the victims were held under deceptive and coercive conditions after being made to pay various sums of money in anticipation of securing visas and travel documents.
Searches conducted at the locations where the suspects were apprehended uncovered official receipts issued to victims after monies were collected under the guise of facilitating foreign travel.
Other assorted documents believed to be linked to additional fraudulent activities were also retrieved.
All seven suspects are currently in Police custody, assisting with ongoing investigations. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to trace the parents or relatives of the rescued victims and to apprehend other accomplices who are believed to be at large.
The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling organised criminal networks and protecting the public from human trafficking and other forms of fraud.
Members of the public have also been urged to remain vigilant and to report suspicious recruitment and travel offers to the nearest Police station.
From Daniel K Orlando, Ho