{
  "id": 3989580,
  "title": "Two arrested over alleged GES recruitment fraud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/two-arrested-over-alleged-ges-recruitment-fraud",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T15:45:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/two-arrested-over-alleged-ges-recruitment-fraud/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Education Service (GES) has arrested two individuals accused of engaging in recruitment fraud during their ongoing recruitment exercise, according to the organization's official statement. The two suspects have been arraigned before Accra Circuit Court 6. Four people are currently linked to the alleged recruitment fraud, with two individuals already in custody and the remaining two still at large. The arrests were made in collaboration with security agencies as part of efforts to protect applicants and maintain the credibility of the recruitment process. GES emphasized that its recruitment procedure is free and follows clearly defined protocols, urging applicants to avoid giving money to anyone promising to facilitate their recruitment, secure appointment letters, or influence their placement. The arrests aim to target individuals who exploit unsuspecting applicants for personal gain. GES pledged to take strong action against anyone found attempting to defraud applicants or harm the organization's reputation. The agency has also called on the public to promptly report any suspected recruitment fraud cases, providing any relevant information to assist security agencies in tracing and apprehending those involved.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Education Service (GES) has disclosed that two people accused of collecting money from applicants in connection with its ongoing recruitment exercise have been arrested and arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court 6. The Service said four individuals have so far been linked to the alleged recruitment fraud, with two currently in custody while […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}