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32 Nigerians Arrested in Kasoa Over Alleged Romance Scam Syndicate
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32 Nigerians Arrested in Kasoa Over Alleged Romance Scam Syndicate

A major breakthrough has been recorded in Ghana’s fight against cybercrime following the arrest of 32 Nigerian nationals suspected to be operating a large-scale romance scam syndicate at Kasoa Tuba in the Central Region. The arrest was carried out in the early hours of the morning through a joint operation between the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and National Security. Confirming the development, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, commended the Cyber Security Authority for what he described as another decisive blow against cybercriminal activities in the country. “Kudos to the team at the Cyber Security Authority once again. This dawn, another massive blow has been struck against cybercrime i...
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Gov’t Intensifies Crackdown on Cyber Fraud to Protect Ghana’s Image – Sam George
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Gov’t Intensifies Crackdown on Cyber Fraud to Protect Ghana’s Image – Sam George

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has commended the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) for another successful operation against cyber fraud, describing it as a major step in safeguarding Ghana’s digital space and international reputation. In a statement, the Minister congratulated the dedicated team at the Cyber Security Authority of Ghana, led by its Director-General, Divine Selase Agbeti, as well as the Authority’s Law Enforcement Unit, for what he described as a “surgical strike at the heart of cyber fraud.” According to Sam George, the latest operation, carried out on Wednesday, was executed in close collaboration with sister security agencies, including the Criminal Investigations Depar...
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EOCO Rescues Seven Trafficked Nigerians, Arrests Three in Major Cyber Fraud Bust at Mataheko-Afienya
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EOCO Rescues Seven Trafficked Nigerians, Arrests Three in Major Cyber Fraud Bust at Mataheko-Afienya

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has uncovered a major cybercrime operation at Mataheko-Afienya, rescuing seven Nigerian nationals believed to have been trafficked into Ghana for illegal online activities. The raid, carried out on Friday, November 14, 2025, was part of EOCO’s ongoing Operation LIFELINE, a nationwide effort targeting human trafficking and cyber fraud networks. A total of ten individuals were picked up during the operation—three suspects and seven victims, all of Nigerian nationality. The victims, aged between 17 and 30 years, were reportedly lured into the country with promises of gainful employment. According to EOCO, the rescued individuals were later subjected to harsh working conditions and coercively used to carry out online fraud schemes and other ...
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TEMA POLICE DISMANTLE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CYBER FRAUD SYNDICATE AT PEACE LAND, ASHAIMAN
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TEMA POLICE DISMANTLE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CYBER FRAUD SYNDICATE AT PEACE LAND, ASHAIMAN

The Tema Regional Police Command has successfully dismantled a human trafficking and cyber fraud syndicate operating at Peace Land, Ashaiman, leading to the arrest of three suspects and the rescue of seven Nigerian nationals who were being held against their will. The operation, which took place on October 7, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., was carried out by the Zenu-Atadeka District Police Patrol Team following actionable intelligence. The suspects, identified as Peter Okoyie (36), a computer engineer, Jolly Ezekiel (30), and Jolly Shadrack (33), are alleged to have lured their victims from Nigeria into Ghana under the guise of offering them employment in the construction sector within Tema. Upon their arrival, however, the victims were reportedly transported to a residence at Pe...
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Cybercriminals get 18 months in hard labour 
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Cybercriminals get 18 months in hard labour 

Two Nigerian nationals have each been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in hard labour by the Ashaiman District Court for cyber fraud and illegal entry.  John Moore and Charles Bruce pleaded guilty to engaging in prohibited cybercrime activities, popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo”, and entering Ghana unlawfully through an unauthorised border crossing at Aflao.  The presiding Judge, Mr Derick Parden Eshun, convicted and sentenced the accused on their own pleas.   The sentence, covering both offences, is to run concurrently.  The prosecutor, Inspector Jerry Foster Segbefia, an Immigration Officer, urged the Court to impose custodial sentences without the option of a fine, stressing the need to safeguard Ghana’s Internet Protocol Address System from abuse. ...
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