Authorities in Ghana have arrested 93 Nigerians linked to cybercrime and immigration offences, rescuing 73 victims who had reportedly suffered abuse and torture.
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) said the arrests followed an intelligence-led raid on a suspected cybercrime network at Devtraco Estate in Accra. The suspects include 91 men and two women, who allegedly engaged in online scams and other fraudulent activities.
During the operation, authorities recovered 82 laptops, 57 mobile phones, 17 televisions, counterfeit US dollars, fake gold bars, and household items believed to have been used in the crimes. Preliminary investigations revealed that some suspects entered Ghana through unauthorised border routes, while others allegedly overstayed the 90-day ECOWAS visa-free period.
The GIS confirmed that the rescued victims have been repatriated to Nigeria, while further investigations continue at the agency’s headquarters to determine the full scope of the criminal network. The service also urged foreign nationals in Ghana to strictly comply with the country’s immigration and criminal laws.
This latest operation forms part of an ongoing crackdown on cybercrime. In January, the Ghana Police Service arrested 53 Nigerians involved in similar activities and rescued 44 suspected victims of forced labour. A December raid last year saw 78 Nigerians linked to cybercrime networks arrested.
The GIS emphasised that intelligence-driven operations will continue to prevent illegal activities and protect vulnerable victims from exploitation.
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