EOCO rescues 39 individuals in alleged overseas travel fraud scheme in Hohoe
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The Economic and Organised Crime Office EOCO, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, rescued 39 individuals during an intelligence-led operation in Hohoe, Volta Region. The operation targeted an alleged travel fraud and human trafficking scheme, as announced by EOCO on July 22, 2026. Two groups, operating under the names "Model Q" and "Ignite," were targeted for allegedly luring individuals with false promises of overseas travel. Of those apprehended, 14 are suspected to be connected to the scheme, while 25 are believed to be victims. These victims reportedly originated from Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, and C么te d鈥橧voire. During the operation, mobile phones, travel documents, and identification cards were recovered. EOCO reiterated its commitment to combating human trafficking, travel fraud, and organized crime, urging the public to be cautious of suspicious recruitment and travel arrangements.
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