The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has announced a major breakthrough in its fight against organized crime, arresting 320 individuals in
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has announced a major breakthrough in its fight against organized crime, arresting 320 individuals in Kumasi in a joint operation with direct-selling company QNET.
The large-scale exercise, carried out on Thursday, November 6, 2025, is described as the single biggest anti-human trafficking operation in Ghana’s history. It marks a significant escalation in EOCO’s efforts to dismantle criminal networks exploiting victims under the guise of the QNET business model.
EOCO’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit conducted two simultaneous raids at separate locations, leading to the arrests. Preliminary assessments identified 25 individuals as potential suspects in a suspected human trafficking and fraud ring, while the remaining 295 are believed to be victims of an elaborate employment scam.
According to EOCO, the operation followed months of meticulous investigations aimed at uncovering criminal groups deceiving Ghanaians and foreign nationals with false promises of lucrative jobs and investment opportunities. The agency said the 25 suspects are being screened and will face further investigations, with the goal of securing prosecutions under Ghana’s anti-human trafficking and economic crime laws.
The agency praised QNET for its cooperation in the operation, noting that both organizations are working together to clamp down on individuals misusing the company’s name to defraud and traffic unsuspecting people.
This latest swoop surpasses a similar EOCO operation in Kasoa two weeks ago, which resulted in 26 arrests. EOCO reaffirmed its commitment to combating organized crime and urged the public to report suspicious activities to its offices nationwide.
The fraudulent scheme, often disguised as a direct-selling opportunity, has long been linked to human trafficking and financial exploitation in Ghana. Victims are typically lured with promises of overseas jobs or quick wealth, only to end up trapped in debt or forced to recruit others into the network.