Forty-four Ghanaian nationals have been rescued from a fraudulent recruitment network in Nigeria, following earlier warnings by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the activities of QNET and similar schemes.

In a press release dated March 21, 2026, the Ministry disclosed that the victims were lured through deceptive means, including social media and informal recruitment channels, with false promises of employment and travel opportunities.

Upon arrival, they were subjected to exploitative conditions such as restricted movement, psychological coercion, and pressure to recruit others into the scheme.

The rescue follows a coordinated operation carried out on March 16, 2026, by Nigerian security authorities, including the Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with relevant Ghanaian institutions. The victims were successfully repatriated and arrived in Accra on March 20, 2026.

“Following a coordinated operation conducted on 16 March 2026 by Nigerian security authorities, including the Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with relevant Ghanaian institutions, the victims arrived in Accra on 20th March 2026”, the statement said.

Government says it is working closely with Nigerian authorities and other stakeholders to dismantle the criminal networks involved.

Measures are also being implemented to ensure the protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the affected individuals.

QNET, EOCO cautions public against faudulent recruitment and job offers

“The Government of Ghana is working closely with its Nigerian counterparts and relevant stakeholders to facilitate ongoing efforts to dismantle the criminal networks involved. Steps are also being taken to ensure the protection, rehabilitation and reintegration of the victims,” it said.

The Ministry expressed appreciation to the Government of Nigeria for its swift intervention and continued cooperation.

It further reiterated its strong condemnation of human trafficking and fraudulent recruitment practices, assuring the public of its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.

The public has been urged to remain vigilant, verify all travel and job offers through official channels, and avoid dealings with unverified individuals or organisations.

“The public is advised to exercise utmost caution, verify all travel and employment opportunities through official channels, and avoid engagement with unverified individuals or entities,” it stressed.

Read the full statement below

FORTY-FOUR GHANAIANS RESCUED FROM NIGERIA pic.twitter.com/ecS8W06JAD

— Ghana MFA (@GhanaMFA) March 21, 2026