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Nigeria Police Force Records Significant Breakthrough in Fight Against Transnational Organised Crimes

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The Nigeria Police Force has made significant progress in combating human trafficking and transnational cybercrime with the rescue of 46 trafficked victims and the arrest of seven suspects. The breakthrough was achieved through two major operations: one involving the rescue of 31 victims lured from Ghana to Nigeria, and another where 15 victims were rescued from a suspect who obtained 126,000 Ghanaian Cedis from her victims under false pretenses. The victims were coerced into fraudulent internet marketing activities linked to the QNET network. Preliminary investigations revealed a complex web of deceit, with victims being manipulated and confined into exploitative online marketing scams under duress and false obligations.

Key Takeaways:

  • 46 trafficked victims have been rescued by the Nigeria Police Force, including 31 victims who were lured from Ghana to Nigeria and 15 victims who were rescued from a suspect in Nigeria.
  • Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the human trafficking and transnational cybercrime operations, including Attah Amankwaah and Achiaa Grace Afrifa.
  • The QNET network was found to be linked to the fraudulent schemes, with victims being coerced into exploitative online marketing scams under duress and false obligations.
  • The Nigeria Police Force has handed over the rescued victims to the Ghana High Commission for safe repatriation and reintegration.
  • The seven suspects arrested in both operations are currently in police custody and will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
  • The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, commends the swift and collaborative efforts of INTERPOL, the Ghana High Commission, and all operatives involved.

Statistics:

  • 46 trafficked victims have been rescued by the Nigeria Police Force.
  • 31 victims were lured from Ghana to Nigeria and rescued.
  • 15 victims were rescued from a suspect in Nigeria.
  • 126,000 Ghanaian Cedis was obtained by the suspect from her victims under false pretenses.
  • Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the human trafficking and transnational cybercrime operations.
  • 31 victims were involved in QNET's fraudulent schemes.

Sources:

  • ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Nigeria Police Force
  • INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja
  • Press Statement by the Nigeria Police Force, "RE: Rescue of 46 Trafficked Victims, Arrest of 7 Suspects"

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