The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has warned of a growing trend of digital-enabled human trafficking, with criminals increasingly using social media, smartphones and encrypted messaging platforms to identify, recruit and exploit victims. They are using social media, smartphones, digital platforms and encrypted messaging services to identify, recruit and exploit victims," he said. He further highlighted the emergence of cyber-enabled trafficking activities involving online investment schemes, digital recruitment platforms, romance scams and transnational online marketing networks. "The rescue is only the beginning," he said, adding that the fight against human trafficking requires cooperation among government institutions, security agencies, civil society organisations, development partners, schools, parents, traditional leaders, religious bodies and the media. DCOP Donkor reaffirmed the CID’s commitment to enforcing Ghana’s Human Trafficking Act and making the country increasingly hostile to trafficking networks.