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The deceptive broker

Recalling how his ordeal began, S.G. explained that he had been scouted in his home country by a man who
claimed to be a football agent. The broker promised him a career with a club in Africa that would serve as a

pathway to Europe.

“I saved money and travelled through the desert to reach that country, full of hope,” he said. “But when I

arrived, I discovered there was no football club. The so-called agent was part of a trafficking gang, and I
had walked straight into their trap.”

Abuse and threats

Forced into labour, he was made to guard and transport women who were being exploited. “When I tried to

escape the first time, they caught me, beat me severely, and threatened to kill me if I attempted it again,” he
recalled.

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Escape and recovery

On his second attempt, luck favoured him. With the help of a sympathetic stranger, he managed to flee. He
travelled through several countries before finally making it back home.

Later, a friend in the UAE invited him to Dubai, where he arrived on a visitor’s visa and soon found work in

security.

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