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The Nigerian, who has requested anonymity for safety reasons, alleged that Ghanaian officers took him and the five other deportees into Togo through a back route.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the move has not been publicly announced.

"I have chosen to waive my anonymity and confirm my involvement in this case," said Muir.

McGill's relative anonymity contrasted with Richardson, who was jailed in 2018 for his role in what detectives described as Scotland's most sophisticated crime gang.

She has waived her right to anonymity to share her experiences with the BBC.