Kwabena, a Ghanaian based in Germany, has been swindled out of nearly €20,000 by someone who promised to secure legal documents for him but has failed to deliver. Despite repeated assurances, the person continues to give excuses without any progress.
Kwabena recalls, “By the time I realized, I had already spent €8,000. I even told my father I wanted to return to Ghana and build on the land I owned there because I had wasted so much money on documents I have never seen.”
In his frustration, he sought legal help. With the assistance of a lawyer, he submitted his marriage certificate, which had been notarized in Ghana, but the case remains unresolved.
Sharing his background, Kwabena explained that after completing his first degree, he initially intended to pursue his master’s abroad. His father supported him and invested heavily in his education, even opening a shop for him back in Ghana where he sold televisions. Unfortunately, thieves stole from the shop, leaving him with further setbacks.
Now in Germany, he feels trapped. Although he works and earns money, he says saving is nearly impossible. He has already hired another lawyer, but the situation persists. “I don’t have a problem with working hard, but this is not the life I wanted to live,” he laments.
He recalls how a friend recently married a German woman, obtained a visa from the embassy in Ghana, and moved to Germany, but even then, the process of securing proper documents has been frustratingly slow.
Kwabena lives in a three-bedroom apartment but feels overwhelmed by constant overthinking and the pressure of life abroad. He once worked at a magazine company but lost that job when the business declined, forcing him to pick up smaller tasks to survive.
Reflecting on his journey, he admits: “Traveling abroad is the worst decision I ever made. The more you visit the Schengen area, the more they extend your stay, but getting proper documents is another problem. I can’t even tell my father everything because it will create issues.”
Currently, Kwabena is studying cybersecurity online, paying his own fees despite financial struggles. He says he is willing to return to Ghana if his father supports that decision.
He concludes by asking for advice, as he continues to struggle with life in Germany.
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