Kobby, a Ghanaian currently in Thailand, has shared his harrowing experience on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami. He revealed that he was kidnapped along with others and forced into labor under brutal conditions.
Kobby originally intended to travel to Japan for work. However, the agent he trusted advised him to go through Indonesia, eventually leading him to Thailand. Believing it was a safe route, he followed the agent’s instructions. Upon arrival, he was taken across a river, where they encountered the army. Their phones were confiscated, and it was then that they realized they had fallen into a human trafficking ring.
According to Kobby, the kidnappers forcibly separate individuals, removing their kidneys for illegal organ trade. Those who refuse to comply with their forced labor demands are either tortured or killed. He described the horrific conditions, where they were made to work for 16 hours daily.
“You have no choice—either you work or you sell your kidney. Some people refuse, and they never return. The kidnappers claim they have ‘finished’ them,” he revealed.
Kobby disclosed that a Chinese mafia group is operating in collaboration with local authorities. The situation has become so dire that even Chinese citizens have been kidnapped, leading to protests in China. The Chinese government intervened, reportedly sending 16 flights to rescue their people. However, thousands of foreign victims, including Africans, remain trapped.
“We are more than 300,000 people here. Even the army that ‘rescued’ us could be working with the kidnappers. We haven’t eaten in days, and they don’t want us making calls,” he said.
Many victims, including Kobby, were deceived by Ghanaian agents who promised lucrative jobs. Upon arrival, they were locked in offices and forced into online scams, targeting unsuspecting victims. Those who failed to meet their targets were beaten, threatened, or forced to pay ransom for their release.
Kobby, who left Ghana in 2015, had previously traveled and worked in Dubai before falling into this trap. He spent nearly $8,000 on his journey, hoping to get a better opportunity in Japan. Now, he and other kidnapped victims are calling on Ghanaian authorities and international organizations for urgent intervention.
“People are jumping from buildings to escape. If you see the kind of weapons these kidnappers have, you’ll be terrified. The best thing now is to raise awareness so that others don’t fall into this trap,” he warned.
Kobby and three other Ghanaians are currently stranded in Thailand, with no means of escape. They are urging the Ghanaian consulate and relevant authorities to intervene before more lives are lost.
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