According to the report, at least $32 million was paid to five countries — Equatorial Guinea, Rwanda, El Salvador, Eswatini and Palau — which together accepted about 300 migrants. Rwanda received $7.5 million and accepted seven people, with additional flight expenses bringing the estimated cost to more than $1 million per migrant. Palau received $7.5 million but had not accepted any deportees as of January 2026, the report states.