The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested 320 people in Kumasi in what it describes as the largest anti-human trafficking and fraud operation conducted in Ghana to date.
In a statement issued on Thursday, EOCO said its Anti-Human Trafficking Unit carried out two separate raids at different locations in the Ashanti Regional capital.
Following an initial assessment, 25 of the arrested individuals are suspected to be involved in criminal activities, while 295 others are believed to be victims of human trafficking and employment scams linked to QNET.
EOCO said the arrests followed months of investigations into suspected economic crimes and organised fraud schemes. Screening of all individuals is ongoing, and the 25 suspected offenders will undergo further investigations.
According to the Office, the Kumasi operation is the second major enforcement action in recent weeks. Two weeks earlier, EOCO conducted a similar exercise in Kasoa, leading to the arrest of more than 26 people.
The Office confirmed that it is working with QNET to prevent individuals and syndicates from using the company’s name to defraud unsuspecting Ghanaians, and commended the firm for its cooperation.
EOCO assured the public of its continued commitment to fighting organised crime and encouraged citizens to report suspicious activities to its offices nationwide.