Two Ghanaian women were recently lured into a horrifying abduction scheme in Nigeria under the false pretense of marriage to ‘white men.’ Anastasia Baidoo Arthur and Evelyn Konadu fell victim to a criminal syndicate that operated under fake identities on social media.
The victims were approached by individuals posing as wealthy foreign men looking for love and marriage through Facebook. Entranced by the romantic proposals, the women agreed to meet the men in person in Nigeria. However, upon their arrival in Port Harcourt on April 22, 2025, they quickly realized they had been deceived and fell into the hands of their captors.
The suspects, including individuals with ties to Ghana and Nigeria, orchestrated the cruel kidnapping and subsequent abuse of the victims. Posing a serious threat, the women were stripped, tied up, and attacked with machetes by their captors. The terrifying ordeal was recorded and shared on social media, with the intention of extorting money from the victims’ families.
The Ghanaian authorities swiftly launched an investigation into the crime, leading to the arrest of the perpetrators. It was revealed that the suspects were part of a larger syndicate involved in romance scams in both Ghana and Nigeria. Their heinous actions not only endangered the lives of innocent victims but also exploited their families financially.
This harrowing incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in the realm of online relationships. It underscores the importance of exercising caution and vigilance when engaging with individuals on the internet, especially those who seem too good to be true.
Let this be a cautionary tale to all, urging everyone to remain vigilant and wary of fraudulent schemes that prey on the vulnerable. Anastasia Baidoo Arthur and Evelyn Konadu’s story is a stark reminder that the promise of love and marriage can sometimes lead to nothing but heartbreak and danger. Stay safe, stay alert, and beware of online
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