Ghana court jails Nigerian trafficking HIV patient for prostitution

A Ghanaian court sentenced 32-year-old Nigerian Patience Gold to 20 years for trafficking four women, including an HIV-positive victim, from Nigeria to Ghana for forced prostitution.
Gold was found guilty of human trafficking, illegal abortion, assault, and prostitution, with sentences running concurrently.
The victims were deceived with promises of bar attendant jobs but were coerced into sex work and abused, including forced abortions and severe intimidation tactics.
The victims reported their ordeal to police, leading to Gold’s arrest and sentencing; the case highlights ongoing trafficking issues between Nigeria and Ghana.