The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the rescue and repatriation of 28 Ghanaian nationals, mostly young people, who fell victim to a sophisticated human trafficking network in Côte d’Ivoire.

The victims arrived safely in Ghana on May 10, 2026, following what the Ministry described as a successful operation involving security operatives and officials from the Embassy of Ghana in Abidjan.

In a press release issued on May 10, 2026, the Ministry said the rescued individuals are currently assisting with investigations aimed at dismantling the trafficking network and prosecuting those behind the operation.

“The rescued human trafficking victims are safely in Ghana and currently assisting with further investigations,” the statement said.

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The Government of Ghana also commended the Ivorian authorities for their cooperation and intelligence sharing during the rescue mission.

“The Government of Ghana conveys commendations to Ivorian authorities for the effective collaboration and shared intelligence,” the Ministry noted, adding that efforts are being made to bring the masterminds of the criminal network to justice.

The Ministry further cautioned Ghanaians to remain vigilant against fraudulent travel and employment schemes, particularly those promoted by unlicensed recruitment agencies.

It urged the public to verify all travel, and job offers with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment Relations, and Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad.

“The welfare of all Ghanaians remains our utmost priority,” the statement indicated.

Read the full statement below

We have successfully rescued and repatriated 28 Ghanaians from Côte d’ Ivoire who were victims of a sophisticated human trafficking network.

All 28 Ghanaians had been promised paradise in Europe by the traffickers after extorting huge sums of money from them. Thankfully, they… pic.twitter.com/XPU60iIOyC

— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) May 11, 2026