A TikTok video showing Ghanaian celebrities Jessica Hartog and her fiancé, Desmond Koranteng Curiel, widely known as "Biggs", has gone viral days after their arrest in connection with a massive €225 million illicit white powder seizure. The clip, originally posted by TikTok content creator Lola Bernice, shows the couple chilling at a club lounge and a plush restaurant with tropical décor and warm ambient lighting.
The video, which conveyed a glimpse into a glamorous social life, now reads differently to many Ghanaians online, who have been reacting with a mix of disbelief, humour, and frustration. The footage was shared just days after Hartog and Biggs, alongside Musah Attah and Kweku Otchere, were arrested by operatives from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) over an alleged illegal white powder shipment from Ghana to France.
According to reports, the accused persons are facing charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and the exportation of narcotics without a licence issued by the Minister of Health. They were arraigned before the High Court in Accra on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and remanded in custody for four weeks. The couple is expected to reappear in court on October 13, 2026.
The narcotics haul is linked to a wanted Dutch national, Jos Leijdekkers, also known as “Bolle Jos”. The investigation, which led to the arrest of Hartog, Biggs, Musah Attah, and Kweku Otchere, is part of a major drug smuggling probe. The suspects have been detained as part of the ongoing investigation.
Reactions to the viral video have been varied, with some Ghanaians expressing shock and disappointment. Naa-Tennis wrote: "Oh, the two arrested make sense now." Augustus said: "They were really living large." Alvin Mitch Bhim commented: "We will be suffering, and you guys will be giving us pressure."
Jessica Hartog, described as an East Legon "big girl" and CEO of Eurospa and Salon at Shiashie, and her fiancé Biggs, have been making headlines following their arrest. The couple's lavish lifestyle, showcased in the TikTok video, has sparked conversations about the lifestyles of the rich and famous.
The case is ongoing, with the suspects expected to reappear in court soon. The arrest and charges against Hartog, Biggs, and their co-defendants have brought attention to the issue of narcotics trafficking in Ghana and the involvement of high-profile individuals in such crimes.
Key points
- The suspects are facing charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and the exportation of narcotics without a licence.
- The narcotics haul is linked to a wanted Dutch national, Jos Leijdekkers.
- The case is ongoing, with the suspects expected to reappear in court on October 13, 2026.
