South Korea repatriates its citizen accused of trafficking cocaine worth $3.6 billion after hiding in Ghana for 22 years
Ghana has deported an elderly South Korean national accused of transporting cocaine worth $3.6 billion, ending a 22-year period in which he allegedly evaded authorities while living in the West African country.
By Olamilekan OkebiorunSouth Africa

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South Korea repatriates its citizen accused of $3.6 billion cocaine trafficking after 22 years in hiding in Ghana. Image credit: BBC
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- October 27, 2026
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- Olamilekan Okebiorun
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