Police arrest 487 QNET Ponzi scheme members in Kumasi
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The suspects, consisting of 257 women and 230 men, were arrested in a house located at Adwuman near Kenyasi, a suburb of Kumasi.
487 people connected to a Ponzi scheme in Kumasi, located in the Ashanti Region, were arrested on September 2, 2024, following a targeted operation by the Ghana Police Service.
The suspects, consisting of 257 women and 230 men, were arrested in a house located at Adwuman near Kenyasi, a suburb of Kumasi.
In a statement on social media today [Tuesday, September 3, 2024], the police service revealed that initial investigations indicated the suspects had enticed victims from across the country with promises of high returns on investments. During the operation, authorities confiscated registration documents and other items marked with QNET logos.
Among those arrested, twelve have been identified as key figures in the scheme. These individuals include Gyereh Evelyn, Francis Kpesah, Samuel Musah, Simon Yakubu, Thomas Kotual, Kwasi Nyabi, Benjamin Nsigma, Elijah Musah, Moses Katu, John Balabon Tagnakibi, James Nogma, and Fidelis Bang-ib. They are currently in police custody, cooperating with ongoing investigations.
The police have advised the public to stay alert to such schemes and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
