Winneba Divisional Police Command has arrested six suspects for their alleged involvement in a recruitment scam.

The fake recruitment scheme targetted dozens of job seekers in Effutu, Central Region.

A report by adomonline.com on July 18, 2025, has it that the suspects disguised as representatives of an ‘independent distributor of Neo Life Company Limited,’ and tricked victims with false job offers while collecting money from them under pretenses.

Confirming the arrest, Divisional Crime Officer, ASP George Quainoo, revealed that 54 victims, 15 Nigerians and 39 Ghanaians were rescued during the operation by the police.

“These suspects were seen moving across the Winneba township distributing recruitment cards and advertising jobs that did not exist. Their main targets were unemployed youth,” ASP Quainoo explained.

Probing efforts have identified a Nigerian national, Oladokun Kehinde, as the mastermind behind the fraudulent operation.

Authorities found that he lacked a valid work permit and is currently in custody, aiding police with investigations.

The police service has therefore warned the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious recruitment schemes to aid efforts in cracking down on rising employment-related fraud.