Two Accused Collapse During Kasoa Human Trafficking Trial
Court proceedings briefly halted after suspects faint following remand decision in alleged human trafficking case involving five children
- Two accused persons collapse during Kasoa human trafficking court proceedings
- Court remands six suspects in alleged trafficking case involving five children
- New witnesses, including hospital staff, join ongoing prosecution investigation
A dramatic scene unfolded at the Ofaakor Circuit Court in Kasoa on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, when two accused persons collapsed during proceedings in an alleged human trafficking case, briefly halting court activities.
The first suspect reportedly lost consciousness while the prosecution was presenting its case. Moments later, a second accused person also collapsed after the court ordered that all six suspects be remanded into custody.
The accused persons — identified as Janet Larbie, Mary Dotse, Yvonne Twumasi, Sikena Umar, Grace Afriyie, and Regina Agyeiwaa — are standing trial over allegations linked to an alleged human trafficking operation involving five children.
According to prosecutors, three of the children are alive while two have died. The court, however, noted that the allegations remain unproven as the trial is still ongoing.
Lawyers for the accused persons appealed for bail pending trial, but the court rejected the application and ordered that all six be remanded into custody.
The case has been adjourned to June 8, 2026, for further hearing.
Senior Prosecutor ASP Thomas Sarfo told the court that additional witnesses had come forward to assist ongoing investigations. These include a mortuary staff member at Trust Mother and Child Hospital and the husband of one of the accused persons.
Prosecutors say the new witnesses are expected to strengthen ongoing investigations as the state prepares for the next phase of the case.
