Ghana Police have arrested 487 individuals linked to the QNET Ponzi scheme in an intelligence-led operation in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. The suspects, comprising 257 females and 230 males, were apprehended in a house located in Adwuman, a suburb of Kenyasi. This crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle fraudulent schemes exploiting vulnerable citizens.
The operation uncovered that the suspects had been luring people from various parts of the country with promises of lucrative returns on investments. Police recovered numerous documents and materials bearing QNET logos, which were used to deceive and enroll unsuspecting victims into the scheme.
Among those arrested were 12 key figures identified as executives of the scheme, including Gyereh Evelyn and Francis Kpesah. These individuals are currently assisting the police with their investigation. The authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to similar schemes.
The commitment of Ghana’s law enforcement to protect citizens from financial scams and highlights the importance of public awareness in preventing such fraudulent operations from taking root.