Government probes reported recruitment of Ghanaians into Russia-Ukraine war
The Ghanaian government is investigating criminal networks that allegedly recruited over 270 citizens into the Russia-Ukraine war under the guise of overseas employment. Officials report that 55 Ghanaians have died in the conflict, prompting a crackdown on fraudulent recruitment agencies.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing trend of human trafficking and exploitation of African nationals by foreign military recruiters during global conflicts.
Accra, July 27, GNA – Ghana has launched investigations into alleged criminal recruitment networks after 272 Ghanaian nationals were reported to have been drafted into the Russia-Ukraine conflict through fraudulent overseas employment schemes.
The Government is also engaging foreign authorities to establish the identities and welfare of the affected Ghanaians and provide consular assistance where appropriate.
Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, announced the measures at a media briefing in Accra on Monday on recent consular developments and Ghana’s diplomatic engagements.
He said 55 of the reported cases involved Ghanaians who had died, while two others were being held as prisoners of war.
Mr Ablakwa said information gathered during his recent visit to Kyiv suggested that the recruitment of Ghanaians formed part of a broader pattern involving nationals of several African countries.
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