Stories from Kru · Ghana

Police have made several arrests as part of an investigation into allegations of sex offenses and modern slavery involving a religious group in Kru. Members of the Ahmadi religion of peace and light are being questioned by authorities. Investigators are currently searching a former orphanage as part of the probe. Police are investigating allegations of serious sex offenses, forced marriage, and modern slavery involving members of the Amadi religion of peace and light in Kru. The investigation reportedly relates to a single victim. The investigation follows reports made in March that led to a search of a Webhouse just before 9:00 AM. All alleged offenses occurred in 2023 and involve a single female victim who was a member of the group. Authorities have arrested four men and two women of American, Mexican, Italian, Spanish, and British nationalities.