The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has announced the arrest of 320 individuals in a large-scale operation targeting human trafficking and employment scams in Kumasi.

In a statement issued on November 6, 2025, EOCO said the arrests followed a coordinated operation carried out by its Anti-Human Trafficking Unit at two separate locations in the Ashanti Regional capital.

According to the agency, preliminary investigations show that 25 of the arrested individuals are suspected to be traffickers and recruiters, while the remaining 295 are believed to be victims of human trafficking and fake job schemes operated under the guise of the company QNET.

“Today, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of EOCO carried out two simultaneous operations at two locations, resulting in the arrest of 320 individuals. Initial assessment indicates that 25 are potential suspects, while 295 are deemed to be victims of human trafficking and employment scams perpetrated under the guise of QNET,” the statement said.

EOCO noted that both suspects and victims are currently undergoing screening, and those found culpable will face further investigations and possible prosecution.

The agency described the operation as the largest anti-human trafficking exercise in Ghana to date, following a similar raid in Kasoa two weeks earlier, which led to the arrest of over 26 people.

EOCO further assured the public of its determination to dismantle criminal networks involved in such schemes.

“EOCO is working closely with QNET to clamp down on the misuse of its brand name to traffic and defraud innocent individuals. We remain committed to the fight against economic and organised crime,” the statement added. Read the statement below: