How I Got Robbed In Ghana at Kokrobite Beach | Story time
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- How I Got Robbed In Ghana at Kokrobite Beach | Story time
This is my experience of how I got robbed at the beach whilst on holiday in Ghana.
This video is to inform others so they don’t experience the same thing. This raises questions around the safety of Ghana and whether Ghana is safe when going to places privately owned by locals.
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That place has just last week been burnt down due to several reports of such incidents
Success 🙌🏾
God is real
From the guy that stopped you to the robber and those serving the food, they are all in it together
I believe so too. It was an organised crime
My sister i came from Suisse with my boyfriend and we want to kokobite beach and do the same to me and my boyfriend. My boyfriend is White men he was very disappointed. This people in kokobite is a shame for Ghana
@@shana7733 now is not a good time to be there. The economy is suffering.
@@shana7733 what does the fact that your bf is white have to do with anything?
@@bf1822 Rubbish! That has nothing to do with anything. The authorities should clamp down on such activities which drive tourists (and their money) away.
This is the same guy who orchestrated my friend to get robbed at Kokrobite beach. They broke into his car and took 1500 gha in Aug 202s. I looked so stupid when we found that. Thanks for having him on camera. You are a great investigative journalist. Now I have evidence to take this boy on when I got back to Ghana. Thanks so much for sharing.
Go to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)NOT the police
Here's the most important point of th day!!
Anytime you find yourself or know of someone who got into this situation, you should expose them not only to the media as often as possible but with your recorded video and the guys phone number, you could have them all caught. Now days, all Ghanian most register their phone with their Ghana ID card or the phone gets deactivated.
That said, always get a number and test that number on the spot with your phone. If the guy is lying you will know then and there and it will also alert you what's really going on.
By doing nothing, you are in fact promoting the efforts of the robbers. They clearly took your money so WHYARE SYMPATHYING with Him or Them??
@user-cz8gf8qd5i yeah that's true the police might rob you too by requiring a payment just to do their job.
That's Ghana for you sorry about your experience.And thanks for sharing.
Thanks hun 🙏🏾
Akua, I’m so sorry to hear this. I’m grateful that you, your husband and model were ok during that ordeal. What never ceases to amaze me is how people can smile on your face and still do you harm….how??? No conviction??
Honestly!!! We were so nice to him. We did sense this mental distance the whole time I was talking to him.
For sure they will smile because they would not want to give you bad energy so you know their intentions
The twi word is "kum fuo dum fuo" never take anyone's word in Ghana. Everyone is in it for something .
Thanks for your admonishment for that location!!! You never know, you may have saved someone from a horrific experience because of your integrity!!!!
well done for showing your video.
Please share whether good or bad, otherwise it becomes fake and that does not help anyone
I have been robbed at that same beach twice since then I advised myself never to visit that beach again. A lot of people complain about robbery at that beach honestly. It’s really sad
Twice?!?!
Ayyy twice Charley I really wanna hear ya story
Sorry you guys had to go through this 😔 and thanks for sharing to raise awareness 🙏🏽
So sorry for your experience. I think you should report them to the officials in case you haven't already. 💝
This sounds like they’ve been doing that for a longtime aaah
Am sorry this happened to you guys hun, glad you guys are okay🙏
Sure
They have , same thing happened to me over 8 years ago
Thank you so much for highlighting this area and sharing. We will hopefully be travelling later this year, and now I'll be extra vigilant. Spreading the word will now make other travellers know exactly where this location is. God is not sleeping.
Ow sorry to hear about this, we thank God you guys are even safe... Thanks for the video as well, well done it really alarming and a lesson for all of us when we go to Ghana 💗
I am so very sorry to hear this!! But THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE!!! I absolutely needed to know this! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
We are thankful for your safety at the end of all that. That was scary!
Sorry this happened to you. I don't live far from there. You should always tell the truth about your experience. It definitely can save others from the nonsense that goes on here. Thank you for sharing.
So sorry this happened to you and your family. Glad you guys are ok and thank you for sharing, like you said, you didn't have to. Stay safe.
Sorry you guys went through that...but sometimes you have to follow your gut...your husband felt that something was off...he should have turned the car around at that point, don't even get out. The good news is that you and your family are safe and that's the most important thing...thanks for sharing this and making us aware.
As a seasoned traveler l have learned never to leave things around. Firstly l only walk with enough money for the trip leave my valuables locked up at my hotel. Thanks for sharing, I will be extra careful on my next trip to Ghana.
Same here
i always travel with my own safe, even if the place i'm staying at has a safe. and i never walk around with anything i'm not willing to lose.
This is horrible, I hope you’re doing well rn. Stay safe with your family please for now and update us when you’re safer ❤
Greetings Akua it's most important to be absolutely aware of everything globally as anything can happen suddenly. I said this about Ghana that based on the current economic situation this kind of thing will happen more frequently because of desperation. They can use this energy to create a legitimate business. My phone was stolen the first day I was in Ghana and then the last day they tried again but no way we're you getting me twice. It's important to show these kinds of things to help others. Just still be your enjoyable self but be on your guard and aware of your surroundings. We must not be sold on the "Peace" in Ghana and anywhere in the world, everywhere in the world is unstable.
Thanks for sharing this experience. I have a house in the area. A friend visited me and the same thing happened. They took my friend's money. A guy stopped us and was directing us to the beach and they put us in the exact place you were robbed. My friend lost 1500 Ghana in August 2022. I took one of the boy's numbers and I want to act on it when I go back to Ghana.
His number won't work as they switch sims regularly
@@sandraetrue-ellis7914 right
Humm my dear, my son and his cousins were attacked, robbed and one of them stabbed at this same kokrobite. I always thank God they survived and came back to London.
Oh my goodness!! So glad they survived!!!
Why not the govt take control of the area post clear sign post for visitors
So sorry for what happened to you guys. Trust no one oo my dear. Stay safe!
Gurllllllllll same thing happened to us on that same beach they are very sus indeed. We had to get out in fasr ooooooo they even went through the car. I talked to friends after and they said never go there and also various stories of robberies. Thanks for covering this, I will talk about my story one of these days. Literally the same script I recieved from our guy there ....Insane.
Wow! That’s crazyyy
@@AkuaDimples Like exact script they used on me and my film crew to ooooo it was crazy.
Heard a lot bout kokobrite it’s danger zone always wanted to go out there wen I touch down…but kept hearing these stories. This rave event they had in ghana couple months ago around that side, heard ppl were getting robbed as well. My friend’s sister talked bout ppl coming towards them with matchets they had to run, lotta phones were snatched that day.
I’m really sorry this happened to you love 😢❤❤
I have been to Kokrobite Beach this past January. We were warned by our host not to go down to that area.
We felt completely safe, but we were extremely vigilant. I would definitely go back to Korobite Beach. Sorry you went through that.
Sorry for what happend to you guys..this is the second time am hearing you were robbed please be observing and vigilant.
Stay save....
It seems like this has been ongoing based on some of the comments so why can't they do anything about it. So sad.
One has to be very vigilant when in Ghana now. Please avoid people stopping you, especially when you are driving, they could've been arm robbers
You’re very right
@ Watch it.
Very true, it's such a shame it shouldn't be like this😔
When we visited family a few years back, we couldn't make out why my grandsons dad kept putting us off just leaving the hotel and walking down the street.
We were told to wait for his bodyguard/ driver each time.
So sad as we never got to experience this beautiful country on our own
So sorry to hear about the bad experience you and your family went through😭
Same thing happened to me at the same spot in 2019. I am never going to kokrobite again. They all knew something about it!!
Am first to watch. Keep it up
Glad nothing bad happened to you and your family. It is unfortunate when some locals take advantage of ppl like that
They’re just ruining the reputation of the area
Yes Josef might be . Becareful out there mami. Good you speaking it. Am even shaking. Ghana. Hmm
Thanks for sharing this video dear,very true it's an organisation something and am glad it's just money hmmmm
Am sorry to hear that Akua....
Thank you, I’m going in January and staying at Kokrobite beach
Who is the owner of this place? The owner has to share some of the blame and get rid of these criminals. Glad you are safe.
I have no idea who the owner is. I feel like it belongs to the locals.
If the authorities were serious they would shut the place down!
Hello Good blesing
Since you have all this did the authorities get notified? Your safety is key after you have posted this video
Bold of him to go on camera and share his number knowing what he was involved in.
My exact thought!
He is foolhardy, not bold.
Oh no. Never follow those who wave at you on the beach road. Please the entrance to Kokrobite beach is in the town centre by the taxi and tro tro rank. Also you can use the Aglow farm route to get to sankofa beach. The real beach is vast and transparent. That place you described is very dodgy. This experience nearly happened to my friend, but like your husband she felt uncomfortable and quickly drove off.
Ghana needs a better justice system in which criminals are dealt with properly. But the system at the moment doesn’t support such. It’s frustrating.
Majority ghanaian are poor, ghana minimum wage is below 1$ per day, justice system can't work in a place where hunger is high
@@kabifest8897 India has the highest levels of poverty in the world. Levels that surpass all of Africa. In terms of poverty, Ghana is nowhere near the worst at all. Starvation is not a major problem in Ghana. What we have is greedy people who want what they did not work for. That’s the cold truth.
@@kabifest8897 u this nigerian u never will say anything good bout Ghana. I have lots of negative comments from on Ghana
@@kabifest8897 …if you really are Nigerian then you need to limit your comments to this incident and not bring Ghana into this. According to the United Nations, millions of people are starving in northern Nigeria. Nothing like that has been said about Ghanaians starving.
Now after listening to the video all the way my dear sounds like just new content and wild script but I'm not mad at you. Shalom fam 💙🙏
Have you read the comments section where so many others are reporting it happened to them also?
I visit kokrobite beach with my friend 12 years ago and they steal stoled this mobile phone, 70 percent of the Rastafarians in kokrobite beach are criminals. I stay there for almost a month. the town is beautiful, the beach beautiful and nice people but is dangerous beach to me, and is not good for a visitor to be on the seaside in the night.
This looks like a place I would stop. Stay focused and stay on the road to your journey. Don't get distracted.
Omg this is crazy am so sorry sis…
I also got robbed at kokrobite beach my bag,my phone and my money it was a very bad experience for me. Pls be very careful when you visit kokrobite beach.
Sounds awful!! So sorry you went through this also
It’s normal crime in gh. Always be one step ahead. Whenever I’m in ghana and I visit such places. I present myself as a member of an organization lol. When I do that their face changes and refuses to help.
This is why I said I don’t envy anyone going to Ghana this Christmas. It is too scary right now and just not safe because of all the hardships. People are desperate now to get money. Y’all be careful out there.
If you’re broke & can’t afford to come to Ghana just say that ,America is more the most dangerous place to live but it’s developed & there are many jobs there ,Y’all mfs will just come on the internet & make a stupid comment like what’s happening in Africa isn’t happening in Europe or America ,What will happen in America in a day alone is 1000 times worse than what will happen in Ghana in a year ,Shoplifting ,Carjackings ,Killings & the rest yet you’re here talking BS that there’s hardship in Ghana as if everyone in America is living luxury meanwhile some people there are even finding it hard to pay their Rent ,Car note. ,Phone bills & the rest !.
@@ishowkumasi I bet you can’t say all this to my face gymifuo hiding behind fake accounts. Get life ok?? You obviously have too much time on your hands.
@@ishowkumasi That guy think USA is heaven
@@bobbyseals3150 Forget him bro ,They’re always acting like there’s no crimes in America meanwhile the crimes and what’s happening there in a day alone is worse than what will happen in Ghana in a year !.
I always love to see you smile but wasnt feeling it today.. i understand and so sorry.
About a month ago i collapsed all of a sadden and went into coma for 9days.. everyone thought i will not make but when i came around i realised the car i bought for 13000pounds, my British passport were all worthless if i had died. Dont think about the money and just let go
I thank God for your lives
I’m so upset about the whole situation and how we could’ve been in very dangerous territory with my whole family. But you’re right, money is very worthless. I’m grateful we’re all safe.
I’m also very grateful for your life. Please keep well and safe ❤️
Sad! I hear so many great things about Ghana and now this!
This can happen anywhere... You have to have your wits about you. Personally, I will never leave my bag unattended anywhere, especially a location like this... They were too trusting. This can happen anywhere in the world, even here in the UK, where I currently live.
@@africanmindsetseries True!
I would still choose Ghana over any country, any day. These things can happen everywhere
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😲😡🤬.I am so sorry this happen to you. You are right this was a set up! and looks like they have been doing it a long time! I pray you reported this to the police. When My wife has different things stolen from her she never calls the police , she's say there is no use. And she has been stolen from many times .
happend to me too every year I go to Ghana
These guys could have a legitimate business going, and they would do well. Stealing from people is not a good thing. People will curse you, so that you never prosper in life. Never steal anything from anybody. It's quickest way to destroy your destiny. You bring a curse upon yourself and your generations.
thx for sharing, i will avoid going to that place or at least Ill be extra alert
The same thing happened to my wife and I at the exact same place on that exact same bench. They took $800.00 dollars from my wife's wallet and left 200. When we told Joseph he acted so surprise and alarmed and ran to the road as if he was really looking for the thieves. After seeing your video I'm sure his entire operation is a scam. We stayed and ate anyway and the experience was wonderful and Joseph seemed so genuine. SMH. This back in 2015 so they have been doing this for a long time. I went back with my nephew in 2020 but I had the driver continue to patrol and check the car. He saw a kid trying to break into the car but was startled and ran away.
This is exactly what they do! They left 200ghs in my purse also. This is what makes you very confused and start questioning if it was really stolen.
That is very sad. He will see his scam is open now. Shame on him. God will take care of him. Just pray for him.
Soo sorry for wht happened to you and the ppl around you. 😔
Love your work please which kind of phone are you using
Iphone for pictures but I mostly film with a camera
Same thing happened to me in 2015 @ the same beach 🤦🏽♀️
So sorry to hear you experienced this also
Akua, it's so sad to hear that you guys were victims of crime in a place that you thought you would be safe and have fun. It's such a shame as I have been promoting Ghana as safe and not to expect to fall victim to crime such as your terrible experience. You guys take care from now on. 🙏🏿
Did you involve the police?
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Shouldn't local authorities be notified as well for them to look into n possibly shut the place down. Cos it looks like they will continue to get away with it but if they r reported at all angles including this awareness it might make a difference....
The local authorities will be looking for their cut. 🤣😂🤦🏽🤦🏽
You always have to be alert
Hola Akua no entiendo mucho tu información,te quejas de ese lugar de Kokrobite fue en el hotel o la playa no entiendo mucho gracias
The place must be shut down asap
I had the same experience on that beach, but I couldn’t explained how the money disappeared, thank you!
Oh woww!! They leave you questioning wether you’re crazy or you’ve really been robbed because they only take money and nothing else so you’re not alarmed immediately.
@@AkuaDimples totally true!
@@AkuaDimples In Ghana do people normally carry a lot of cash around?
@@MarcusGarvey2021 It’s the norm to because the accessibility of atms and card payments is not like the west. We’re quite far from being cashless
@@AkuaDimplesvery true. You need cash!
They are real good actors
Who was the guy standing by the entrance with a child when you were showing us the setting up?
He was with me.
Oh! Sorry 😞 to hear this Akua. Please becareful when you go out because today's world is so bad that no one can control it, no fellow feeling 😔. In all you and your families life is the most precious, it hurts especially now that money is so scarce, but don't worry, you make more money, they need it, one day their cup will be full. Warm Hugs 🫂 🤗 sis.
Akua why don't you report them to the police
I hope they reported it to the police. Maybe investigation going on so they can’t talk about it
Report them please.....
Anyone who tells you that they're going to cook you Jollof, Lobster and fish and then claims that you just give them 'something' at the end of it, isn't genuine.
Where is he getting the money to cook you all that food and not giving you a fixed price 🤔 ?
Security is very important,always!!
This definitely happens there . I wouldn’t say it’s not part of the real kokrobite because it’s all part of the beach but some , not all of those people are definitely thieves . Thanks for warning others. I always do the same
Get the police involved to shut it down.
Does Wode Maya know about this event ?
Sorry that happened to you. So privacy and seclusion doesn't necessarily mean more security - thieves are operating everywhere, it would appear.
Report this to the police please.
Apparently he is with the thief and therefore should be held accountable because many foreigners are going to fall in their trap.😡
Yes
🤔PLEASE PLEASE REPORT THIS TO THE POLICE BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY 🤔
saddest thing is that nothing wil happen things like this happen a lot in Ghana and it’s very sad .
Sorry about you losing money.
That place is called ajasco and not kokrobite.
Those boys are always standing by,waving to you especially if you are in a car.
The police station is not far away and I think that you should report them.They are career criminals.
They will continue to do this to unsuspecting visitors to the area,Am only aware because our house is near there.
It’s a proper organised gang who have clearly been doing it for a long time.
Doreen Asante, thank you for adding first hand info about the location. You are bold and brave to use your name openly... True to your name, fearless like Yaa Asantewaa! 👸🏽
Still, please do be careful, 🙏🏼
Nyame Nhyira wo! ❤️
There are some wicked people in this world. To actually plan something like this - so evil!Don’t worry Akua - the good lord’s got this. He’ll deal with them. Take care of yourself and family. Much love ❤️
Thank you 🙏🏾
To some extent you have to bring the vigilance that you get from being from the west. I don't plan on being in Ghana without some form of weapon! I know this is bad to say, but one of them lil boys gonna mess around and end up getting killed! Everybody's reaction to being robbed isn't victim, some folks bring the wolf out and reflex attack!
Glad you handled it the way you saw fit.. Good vibes, and love to you, and your family.
I couldn’t watch anymore after 3 minutes. how long does it take to explain how you got robbed???
That's fine for you.
That property has recently been listed for sale 150k usd
Where did you see it?
Tell it it like it is is!! Ghana is not 100% paradise some youtubers like to portray!! there is bigtime hardships in GH right now with the astronomical cost of living and people will do anything to survive but do not let it get to you -- as we say in Twi nkwa ne hyia!!
It's a damn shame they did something like that. Stupid! How do they think others are going to come and support them? That's what we call a "one day belly full".
100% they only think about today
@@AkuaDimples
Sad indeed. The thief has tarnished the image of the Beach before the eyes of the World. Just as we were about to tell more of our people here in Toronto to visit that area when they come to Ghana. It should be reported to the Police for them to investigate. Call us crazy but, somebody knows who did it.
@@a.r1832 Is Toronto heaven?
@@bobbyseals3150
Close enough.
So disappointing!. Sorry this happened to you guys..
Hmmmmmmm 🤔, my dear you people did a big mistake by leaving your bag alone in the site. Even these days you can not leave your bag/ purse on church pews, how much more such a place. It is a big lesson, no where is safe around the beaches. Even that guy Host is also a suspect.
Too true. When I visited Labardi Beach back in April, everything of value was constantly on my person. Nothing was left unattended.
Anything that wasn't really needed was locked in the car.
I've been to places like Lagos and Rome and not been robbed on money/wallet/phone.
I'm definitely not going to let it happen to me in Ghana.
I did get robbed in Ghana at Pokuase. They stole my cell phone. But I don’t care My husband is from Ghana, that’s my second home. See you soon Ghana!
Im very sure you have reported it already, hope you and family are well.
No place in the world is completely safe, no matter how nice the folks appear...
Someone needs to teach some of those boys how to make honest money 🤑💰