The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has successfully rescued 320 victims in what has been described as Ghana’s largest anti-human trafficking operation to date. The nationwide crackdown, code-named “Operation Quest,” was executed on Thursday, November 6, 2025, by EOCO’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in Kenyasi and Buoho, both located in the Ashanti Region.
According to EOCO, the operation followed intelligence reports indicating that some individuals were using the name of QNET, a global direct-selling company to traffic and defraud unsuspecting victims under the pretext of offering lucrative employment opportunities both in Ghana and abroad.
Details of the Operation
The coordinated exercise, which took place in two locations, resulted in the arrest of 25 suspects and the rescue of 295 identified victims. The suspects, mostly Ghanaians from the northern parts of the country, are currently in EOCO custody assisting with investigations.
Preliminary findings suggest that the victims were lured with false promises of high-paying jobs, overseas travel, and prosperity. EOCO believes the operation dismantled a well-structured trafficking network exploiting the QNET brand to deceive the public.
EOCO’s Commitment to Fighting Human Trafficking
Speaking on the development, Staff Officer Dominic Mensah, Head of EOCO’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, urged Ghanaians to exercise caution when approached by individuals claiming to represent QNET or other international recruitment agencies.
He emphasized that EOCO remains committed to fighting human trafficking and organized crime, adding that “Operation Quest” was the result of months of meticulous investigations aimed at bringing perpetrators to justice.
“We will continue to protect the public from human trafficking and fraudulent recruitment schemes. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious recruitment or QNET-related activities to EOCO,” – Dominic Mensah, EOCO.
QNET Reaffirms Partnership with EOCO
The Head of Compliance at QNET, Theodocia Naana Bennieh Quartey, who was present in Kumasi during the operation, reiterated QNET’s zero-tolerance policy toward the misuse of its name for fraudulent purposes.
She highlighted that QNET had in July 2025 signed a partnership agreement with EOCO to track and clamp down on scammers who use the company’s identity to traffic and defraud innocent Ghanaians.
“We are actively working with EOCO to ensure that individuals misusing our brand to deceive the public face the full rigours of the law,” – Naana Bennieh Quartey, QNET.
A Growing Menace of QNET-Linked Scams
Over the years, QNET-related scams have become a major concern in Ghana and other parts of Africa, with several reports linking the brand’s misuse to human trafficking, pyramid schemes, and financial fraud. Victims are often recruited with false promises of high returns through direct selling or international employment, only to be stranded or exploited.
EOCO Urges Public Vigilance
EOCO is urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid engaging with individuals who promise unrealistic returns or job offers under the QNET name. The agency reaffirmed its resolve to prosecute offenders under Ghana’s Anti-Human Trafficking Act and Economic and Organised Crime laws.
The successful “Operation Quest” marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s fight against human trafficking, recruitment scams, and economic fraud, signaling EOCO’s renewed dedication to protecting vulnerable citizens from criminal syndicates.
