The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested 35 suspected human traffickers in a major operation targeting a syndicate accused of luring and exploiting over 200 individuals.
The victims, mostly foreigners and from vulnerable backgrounds, were reportedly housed in Oyarifa in Accra under false promises of a better life and employment opportunities in Ghana. Acting Executive Director of EOCO, Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah, said the suspects operated a well-coordinated trafficking network that preyed on victims from various regions, including neighbouring West African countries.
He said the victims were allegedly deceived with offers of well-paying jobs, education, and improved living conditions.
However, upon arrival, they were confined in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, with many subjected to forced labour and exploitation. "The operation was successful, and 219 people were arrested at Oyarifa.
