Over 100 young persons rescued from an alleged job scam and human trafficking network in Ho have been warned to stay alert as deceptive recruitment schemes continue to target desperate jobseekers through social media.
The caution came on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, when the Executive Director of MISORNU Safety Centre, DCOP (Rtd) David Eklu, met with over 20 survivors at the Police Intelligence Directorate Headquarters in Accra.
The meeting followed recent police operations that uncovered a network accused of luring young people from across the country with fake employment opportunities linked to a company the victims identified as QNET.
Most of the survivors, aged between 20 and 25, were taken through an Everyday Safety and Security Awareness session aimed at helping them understand how recruitment scams operate and how to avoid falling victim again.
DCOP (Rtd) Eklu said MISORNU Safety Centre focuses on prevention through education and the promotion of a safety-first mindset, particularly among young people.
He stressed that everyday safety begins with awareness, asking questions, and seeking advice from credible sources.
He warned against rushing into job and travel offers without verification and urged young people to confirm opportunities through traceable institutions before making payments or travelling.
He also encouraged them to share information with trusted family members and community leaders rather than keep it secret.
According to the Ghana Police Service, more than 100 young people aged between 20 and 35 were rescued over the past two weeks from two separate locations in Ho.
The victims said they were recruited via Facebook and TikTok with promises of jobs, foreign university admissions, football trials abroad, and the sale of items described as CHI PENDANT and other QNET-related products.
Some of the survivors disclosed that they paid between GH¢10,000 and GH¢15,000 before travelling, often without informing their families.
DCOP (Rtd) Eklu commended officers of the Police Intelligence Directorate for what he described as a swift and life-saving intervention and praised the professionalism shown in caring for the victims and reuniting them with their families.
MISORNU Safety Centre renewed calls for intensified public education on job scams and trafficking tactics, warning that young people remain prime targets as digital recruitment fraud continues to rise.
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