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A 34-year-old beauty professional from East Legon has been brought before the High Court in Accra in connection with her suspected involvement in the shipment of approximately four tonnes of alleged controlled substances from Ghana to France.
Jessica Hartog, proprietor of Euros Spa, is among four individuals currently facing charges related to this matter. The remaining accused are entrepreneur Desmond Koranteng Curiel, also known as Paul Kweku Yeboah or “Biggs”; Musah Attah, referred to as “Kromo”; and Kweku Otchere.
The container, dispatched from Ghana, was ostensibly filled with plastic refuse. French authorities reportedly discovered illicit substances hidden within the shipment.
The consignment has been valued at an estimated street price of approximately US$260 million. Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) subsequently initiated an inquiry into persons allegedly connected to the shipment.
Hartog and Curiel were detained by NACOC personnel at Ashaley Botwe on September 12, while Otchere was apprehended at his East Legon home on the same day.
Musah Attah presented himself at NACOC headquarters on September 14, as stated by the prosecution during court proceedings.
Investigative operations associated with the arrests reportedly recovered three firearms, ammunition, four high-end vehicles, travel documents, and various monetary amounts.
Jessica Hartog’s courtroom status Hartog was identified in court as Curiel’s prospective spouse. She allegedly informed investigators that she was unaware of the nature or details of his commercial activities.
All four accused individuals entered pleas of not guilty to the charges presented against them. The High Court ordered their detention in lawful custody pending subsequent court proceedings. Their subsequent court date is scheduled for October 13, 2026.
A sixth suspect, Dutch citizen Jos Leijdekkers, also referred to as “Bolle Jos”, is reported to be evading authorities. The prosecution stated that investigations continue to locate and arrest any additional persons who may have participated in the alleged shipment.