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Cyber Security Authority, Police Crack Down on SIMbox and Online Fraud Syndicates

26Jan

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Cyber Security Authority, Police Crack Down on SIMbox and Online Fraud Syndicates

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana, in collaboration with the Greater Accra Regional Police Command and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has carried out two successful operations against cybercriminal networks over the weekend. In the first operation, which spanned three locations around Sakumono in the Greater Accra Region, security agencies dismantled a sophisticated SIMbox fraud operation. The raid led to the arrest of three Nigerian nationals believed to be directly involved in the illegal activities, as well as a Ghanaian landlord accused of providing facilities for the operation. SIMbox fraud is a form of cybercrime that reroutes international calls as local calls, causing significant revenue losses to telecom operators and the ...

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...

CSA Warns High School Graduates Against Indecent Social Media Conduct

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned recent high school graduates to refrain from posting indecent and irresponsible content on social media, warning that such behaviour carries serious personal and legal consequences. According to the Authority, disturbing posts with inappropriate language and troubling intentions—including phrases such as “we go scatter them” and threats of “snatching people’s husbands”—have been widely shared online, drawing public concern. The CSA reminded young people that social media, while a powerful tool for expression, networking, and career growth, comes with lasting implications. Content shared online forms part of an individual’s digital footprint, which can be scrutinised by universities, scholarship boards, and employers. The Authority stre...