2 Chinese Nationals Remanded Over Alleged Human Trafficking and Forced Prostitution

The accused persons are Chen Xia, 37, a manager, and He Xiao Rei, also known as Nana, 46, a bar attendant.

They have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit human trafficking, human trafficking, and abetment of crime.

A third accused person, Le Thi Ngoc, a Vietnamese national who allegedly played a key role in luring the victim into Ghana, is currently at large.

The court remanded the accused persons into police custody pending the final determination of the case and cautioned the prosecution to ensure an expeditious trial.

The prosecution has been directed to file its witness statements. The case has been adjourned to February 18, 2026.

Brief Facts

Presenting the facts, the prosecuting officer, ASP Patrick Issah Achiburi told the court that on January 20, 2026, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the CID Headquarters received a complaint from a Vietnamese trader (name withheld for security reasons).

The complainant alleged that she was recruited by Chen Xia and transported by Le Thi Ngoc from Vietnam to Ghana under the promise of a singing job at a KTV located at Tema Community 12.

However, upon arrival, she was allegedly confined and compelled to engage in prostitution.

Police investigations led to the arrest of Chen Xia and He Xiao Rei at Tema Community 12, where nine victims were rescued.

Items retrieved from the apartment for evidential purposes included a Toyota Corolla saloon car with registration number GT 6402-23, two blue notebooks, and nine pieces of Durex condoms.

The complainant was not initially found at the apartment. During interrogation, He Xiao Rei allegedly informed police that the victim had been transferred to Wei Ja Na KTV at Labone in Accra.

Police subsequently proceeded to the location, where the complainant was rescued from a locked room.
Preliminary investigations revealed that He Xiao Rei allegedly acted as a pimp and facilitated the movement of the complainant to various locations in Tema and Accra for prostitution.

The prosecution further stated that proceeds amounting to about GH¢50,000 were allegedly paid to Chen Xia.

Investigations into the case are ongoing as police continue efforts to arrest the other accused person, who remains on the run.