The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has rescued seven Nigerian nationals who were reportedly trafficked into Ghana.

The country’s Economic Crime Unit, during a rescue mission undertaken on Friday, November 14, as part of EOCO’s ongoing Operation LIFELINE, set free the victims who were being forced to engage in online fraud schemes and other cybercrimes under harsh conditions after being lured to Ghana with promises of legitimate employment.

EOCO stormed their hideout at Mataheko-Afienya, leading to the arrest of 10 individuals, all Nigerians.

“During the operation, ten (10) individuals were arrested; three (3) suspects and seven (7) victims, all Nigerian nationals,” the statement said.

EOCO urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through its hotlines and law enforcement channels. The agency also cautioned landlords to thoroughly verify the backgrounds of foreign tenants before renting out properties to them.

About a week ago, 320 individuals in Kumasi were arrested by EOCO in its fight against organised crime.

The raid, carried out on Thursday, November 6, 2025, was announced by EOCO as a major breakthrough in its ongoing operation against human trafficking and economic crimes linked to the QNET fraud scheme.

“The suspects, who initially lure their victims with promises of employment in Ghana, subsequently subject them to harsh and exploitative conditions and compel them to engage in online fraud schemes and prohibited cyber activities. The ages of the victims range from 17 to 30 years,” parts of the statement read.

Of that number, 25 were being treated as suspected members of the fraud and trafficking network, while the remaining 295 were believed to be victims who were lured into QNET-related employment and human trafficking schemes.

This operation is larger than the Kasoa raid two weeks ago, which resulted in more than 26 arrests.

EOCO says this major raid was not random but the result of months of careful investigations, showing its commitment to tracking down and prosecuting people involved in economic and organised crime.

The 25 people believed to be behind the scheme are being questioned and will face deeper investigations, with the aim of taking them to court and securing convictions under Ghana’s laws.

The agency is also actively working with QNET to clamp down on the misuse of the brand name to traffic and defraud innocent individuals.

EOCO has assured the public that it will keep fighting financial and organised crime and is encouraging people to report anything suspicious.

The QNET scheme is known for tricking people with promises of big profits or well-paid jobs abroad, but many end up being deceived, trapped in debt, or forced to recruit others.

This is why the operation is considered both a fraud and a human trafficking scheme disguised as a business opportunity.

EOCO’s action targets the local actors exploiting the model.

EOCO, in a joint operation on Friday, October 17, busted a human trafficking syndicate operated mainly by Ghanaians and Ivorians.

In a statement shared the same day, the crime intelligence agency announced that, following the raid, it had successfully rescued 26 victims of human trafficking, comprising sixteen (16) Ghanaians and ten (10) Ivorians.

These nationals had fallen victim to job opportunity scams run by individuals posing as recruitment agents for QNET, a multinational company known for its wellness and lifestyle products.

The operation, dubbed “Operation Quest,” was conducted by EOCO’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in collaboration with QNET, around 10:30 a.m.

“The operation, code-named Operation Quest, followed intelligence that some foreigners and Ghanaians had been trafficked under the guise of employment with the QNET Company — a reputable organisation that trades in wellness and lifestyle products.

The suspects include two (2) Ivorians and seven (7) Ghanaians, while the victims were made up of ten (10) Ivorians and sixteen (16) Ghanaians,” the statement noted.

The organisation clarified that these individuals had no legitimate ties to the company and were exploiting QNET’s reputation to carry out their illicit activities.

“All nine (9) suspects are currently in the custody of EOCO to assist in investigations,” parts of the statement added.

EOCO cautioned the public against falling for such scams and advised that all reports of employment offers purportedly from QNET be directed to the appropriate authorities. It also reminded the public that the company is working to restore its reputation, which has suffered due to impersonation by groups and agencies using its name for fraudulent recruitment schemes.

“EOCO wishes to advise the general public to report all cases of individuals and groups who claim to be agents of QNET who can provide job opportunities at the company, either in Ghana or abroad.

In July this year, EOCO and QNET signed a joint MoU to clamp down on criminal actors using the name of QNET to traffic persons,” the statement continued.

EOCO further emphasised its commitment to protecting the public from organised crime and encouraged anyone with relevant information to contact the office directly via its official channels.

“EOCO encourages the public to continue using its hotlines to report suspicious activities to the Office and other law enforcement agencies. Landlords are also urged to conduct due diligence when renting out their properties, especially to foreign nationals. Individuals involved in such illegal activities are strongly warned to desist, as the Office remains fully committed to pursuing and apprehending offenders,” the crime check agency added.

It further warned that persons found engaging in or facilitating cybercrime will be pursued and prosecuted, reaffirming its commitment to tackling organised crime and protecting vulnerable victims. For reports or information, EOCO can be reached via email at eoco@eoco.gov.gh.

About a week ago, 320 individuals in Kumasi were arrested by the EOCO in its fight against organised crime.

The raid, carried out today, Thursday, November 6, 2025, was announced by EOCO as a major breakthrough in its ongoing operation against human trafficking and economic crimes linked to the QNET fraud scheme.

Of that number, 25 were being treated as suspected members of the fraud and trafficking network, while the remaining 295 are believed to be victims who were lured into QNET-related employment and human trafficking schemes.

This operation is larger than the Kasoa raid two weeks ago, which resulted in more than 26 arrests.

EOCO says this major raid was not random but the result of months of careful investigations, showing its commitment to tracking down and prosecuting people involved in economic and organised crime.

The 25 people believed to be behind the scheme are being questioned and will face deeper investigations, with the aim of taking them to court and securing convictions under Ghana’s laws.

The agency is also actively working with QNET to "clamp down on the misuse of their brand name to traffic and defraud innocent individuals."

The QNET scheme is known for tricking people with promises of big profits or well-paid jobs abroad, but many end up being deceived, trapped in debt, or forced to recruit others.

This is why the operation is considered both a fraud and a human trafficking scheme disguised as a business opportunity.

EOCO’s action targets the local actors exploiting the model.

EOCO), in a joint operation on Friday, October 17, busted a human trafficking syndicate operated mainly by Ghanaians and Ivorians.

In a statement shared the same day, the crime intelligence agency announced that following the raid, it had successfully rescued 26 victims of human trafficking, comprising sixteen (16) Ghanaians and ten (10) Ivorians.

These nationals had fallen victim to job opportunity scams run by individuals posing as recruitment agents for QNET, a multinational company known for its wellness and lifestyle products.

The operation, dubbed “Operation Quest,” was conducted by EOCO’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in collaboration with QNET, around 10:30 a.m.

“The operation, code-named Operation Quest, followed intelligence that some foreigners and Ghanaians had been trafficked under the guise of employment with the QNET Company, a reputable organisation that trades in wellness and lifestyle products.

The suspects include two (2) Ivorians and seven (7) Ghanaians, while the victims were made up of ten (10) Ivorians and sixteen (16) Ghanaians,” the statement noted.

The organisation clarified that these individuals had no legitimate ties to the company and were exploiting QNET’s reputation to carry out their illicit activities.

“All nine (9) suspects are currently in the custody of EOCO to assist in investigations,” parts of the statement added.

EOCO cautioned the public against falling for such scams and advised that all reports of employment offers purportedly from QNET be directed to the appropriate authorities. It also reminded the public that the company is working to restore its reputation, which has suffered due to impersonation by groups and agencies using its name for fraudulent recruitment schemes.

“EOCO wishes to advise the general public to report all cases of individuals and groups who claim to be agents of QNET who can provide job opportunities at the company, either in Ghana or abroad.