Jessica Hartog, a 34-year-old beautician and reported owner of EuroSpa Spa and Salon in Accra’s East Legon area, has found herself at the center of a major international drug trafficking investigation following the seizure of a cocaine shipment valued at approximately $260 million.
The woman whose name was associated with an upscale beauty business is now among four people facing criminal charges in Ghana over a massive consignment of suspected narcotics intercepted by French customs authorities.
Her arrest has attracted public attention, particularly following reports linking her to businessman Desmond Koranteng Curiel, also known as Biggs or Accra Chief, who is another accused person in the case.
The Woman Behind EuroSpa
Hartog has been identified in media reports as the owner of EuroSpa Spa and Salon, an upscale beauty establishment near Shiashie in East Legon.
Her association with the business has brought additional public interest to the case, but investigators have not publicly established that EuroSpa itself was involved in the alleged drug trafficking operation.
How the $260 Million Cocaine Scandal Unfolded
The investigation began after French customs officers intercepted a container carrying nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at the port of Dunkirk in September 2026.
The shipment, which originated from Ghana, was declared as plastic waste. The drugs were reportedly concealed inside the container and had an estimated street value of €225 million, approximately $260 million.
Following the discovery, Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission launched an investigation that led to the arrest of Hartog and three other suspects.
Hartog and Koranteng were arrested at Ashale Botwe on September 12, 2026.
According to prosecutors, a subsequent search uncovered firearms, ammunition, luxury vehicles, passports and money.
Jessica Hartog Denies Knowledge of Alleged Drug Activities
During investigations, Hartog reportedly told authorities that she was Koranteng’s fiancée and had no knowledge of the nature or details of his business activities.
She appeared before the Accra High Court on September 16 alongside Koranteng, Musah Atta and Kweku Okyere.
The four pleaded not guilty to charges involving conspiracy and the alleged unlawful exportation of narcotic drugs.
Their bail applications were rejected, and they were remanded into custody pending their next scheduled court appearance on October 13, 2026.
What Happens Next?
As investigators continue tracing the alleged trafficking operation, Hartog’s involvement remains a matter for the courts to determine.
Her arrest and the charges against her do not establish guilt, and she remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
For now, the EuroSpa owner’s case remains one of the most closely watched developments in Ghana’s ongoing international cocaine investigation.
