EOCO rescues 39 in alleged travel fraud in Hohoe

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, has rescued 39 people following an intelligence-led operation targeting an alleged travel fraud in Hohoe in the Volta Region.

The operation, carried out on Sunday, July 19, 2026, targeted two groups operating under the names Model Q and Ignite which are suspected of luring unsuspecting individuals with false promises of overseas travel opportunities.

According to a press statement released by EOCO on July 22 2026, all 39 individuals are currently in the custody of agency as investigations continue.

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Preliminary assessments indicate that 14 of those arrested are suspected to be connected to the alleged scheme, while the remaining 25 are believed to be victims from Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali and Côte d’Ivoire.

During the operation, investigators retrieved several items, including mobile phones, travel documents and identification cards believed to have been used in carrying out the alleged offences.

EOCO said the devices would undergo forensic examination to gather further evidence.

“The operation targeted two groups operating under the names ‘Model Q’ and ‘Ignite’, which are suspected of luring unsuspecting individuals with false promises of overseas travel opportunities,” the statement said.

EOCO added that it is working closely with the relevant embassies and foreign authorities, particularly those in Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire, to facilitate the safe repatriation of persons believed to be victims.

EOCO also urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious recruitment or travel arrangements to the Office or the nearest security agency.

EOCO RAIDS “MODEL Q” AND “IGNITE” FRAUD AND TRAFFICKING SCHEME AND RESCUES 39 PERSONS IN HOHOE. pic.twitter.com/04IdRkESKa

— EOCOghana (@EOCOghana) July 22, 2026