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Ghana police say they have rescued dozens from Nigeria job scam

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76 Ghanaians trafficked to Nigeria under fraudulent recruitment scheme have been rescued.

Victims lured with promises of football contracts with top foreign teams, job placements abroad.

Upon arrival, their travel documents and mobile phones were seized, police say.

They were housed in overcrowded rooms under poor conditions.

Seven Ghanaian suspects have been arrested in connection with the trafficking.

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