Edmond Raises Alarm Over Ghanaians Allegedly Held Captive in Cambodia
Edmond recently appeared on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami, where he revealed disturbing claims about the situation of Ghanaians currently stranded in Cambodia. According to Edmond, many Ghanaians are being held captive by Chinese employers who allegedly force them to engage in online scam activities indoors. Some of the victims have been abandoned, while others are locked inside houses under harsh conditions.
Initially, Edmond stated that only a few Ghanaians were affected, but after the interview, he disclosed that at least 150 Ghanaians are currently stuck in Cambodia.
In the interview, Edmond explained that although the Ghanaian embassy is aware of the situation and has responded, their response has been very slow. Some victims remain in their employers’ houses, while others have managed to escape but are now homeless. Many are forced to sleep in people’s homes, and hotel prices have reportedly increased, making accommodation difficult.
“People see me as an ambassador for Ghanaians here,” Edmond said. “Families keep calling me. The embassy should clearly tell us whether they will help us or not. It has been two weeks since we reported this issue. They should have taken our details and started arrangements to send us home.”
He added that he personally knows over 150 Ghanaians stranded in Cambodia, with 153 people currently in one group alone. According to him, all of them came to Cambodia through Chinese recruitment arrangements. Edmond said they decided to make the issue public so the world can see what is happening to Ghanaians and other Africans in Cambodia.
DJ Nyaami confirmed that he has sent videos and evidence to Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who said they are looking into the matter. He also noted that some victims lost their phones and could not join the group, meaning the actual number of affected Ghanaians could exceed 600.
Edmond compared Ghana’s response to that of other African countries, especially Uganda, whose president has reportedly made arrangements to bring Ugandan citizens home. He praised East African countries for acting swiftly, adding that Ugandan nationals are being provided with temporary accommodation in Cambodia.
He further revealed that a Nigerian resident tried to help by renting a place for some stranded Ghanaians, but after two days, police and immigration officials evicted them due to lack of documents, without refunding the rent. According to Edmond, individuals are trying to help, but authorities have largely failed to intervene.
One stranded Ghanaian reportedly has a pregnant wife who is due to give birth soon, increasing the urgency of the situation. Edmond appealed to authorities to waive overstay fines, currently $10 per day, so victims can afford to buy tickets and return home.
In conclusion, Edmond warned Ghanaians seeking work in Asian countries to be very cautious.
“Do proper research and speak to people already there,” he advised. “Don’t rely entirely on government help. People are dying in Cambodia, and in Ghana, at least you can survive.”
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