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Ghanaian authorities have confirmed the arrest of 53 Nigerian nationals linked to a cybercrime operation based in and around Accra, the country\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n
Sam George, Ghana\u2019s minister of communications, disclosed the arrests in a post on X on January 18.<\/p>\n
George said the operation was carried out jointly by multiple agencies, including the Cyber Security Authority.<\/p>\n
According to him, 44 Nigerian men were trafficked to Ghana and forced to carry out cybercrime activities at offices across Accra.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll the arrested individuals have been duly profiled and handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service for safekeeping and further investigations,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n
George warned foreign nationals invited to Ghana to verify claims made by their compatriots, saying some victims were lured with false promises of lucrative jobs.<\/p>\n
Authorities said nine Nigerians were arrested as suspects following a two-day, intelligence-led operation that raided multiple locations.<\/p>\n
During the raids, security operatives seized 62 laptops, 52 mobile phones and two pump-action guns.<\/p>\n
Officials said the remaining 44 Nigerians were victims who were confined in gated compounds, had their documents seized and were compelled to engage in cybercrime.<\/p>\n
The alleged offences included romance scams and business email compromise schemes, where perpetrators impersonate trusted individuals or organisations to steal money or sensitive information.<\/p>\n
George said suspects arrested in previous operations have either been handed over to Nigerian authorities or are being prosecuted in Ghana.<\/p>\n
He said the arrests are part of intensified efforts by Ghanaian authorities to clamp down on cybercrime in collaboration with international partners, including law enforcement agencies in the United States.<\/p>\n
Recent cases include the arrest of Abu Trica, a Ghanaian social media influencer born Frederick Kumi, who is accused of stealing $8 million from vulnerable Americans through a romance scam.<\/p>\n
Authorities also reported the dismantling of a syndicate that allegedly defrauded more than 200 victims of about $400,000.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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