The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has rescued 110 victims of a suspected Qnet scam operation at Kuntunse Satellite in the Greater Accra Region.
The victims, comprising Cameroonian and Ivorian nationals, were reportedly lured into the country with promises of lucrative employment opportunities. However, upon arrival, they were subjected to exploitative conditions under the guise of network marketing.
The early morning operation was conducted following weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering by the police. The victims have since been taken into protective custody as investigations continue to identify the perpetrators and dismantle the network behind the scheme.
According to police sources, initial findings suggest that the suspects used Qnet—a controversial online business platform—as a cover to recruit and exploit unsuspecting individuals from other West African countries.
The CID has assured the public of its commitment to intensifying the fight against human trafficking and transnational scam operations, urging citizens to be cautious of fraudulent job offers, especially those requiring upfront payments or recruitment through unverified agents.
Authorities say efforts are underway to locate and arrest key members of the criminal syndicate believed to be operating across several regions.
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