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141 Arrested in Major Cybercrime Bust at Tabora and Lashibi – Sam George

27Dec

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141 Arrested in Major Cybercrime Bust at Tabora and Lashibi – Sam George

Ghana’s cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies have carried out a major coordinated operation targeting organised cybercrime networks involved in Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud and other cyber-enabled financial crimes. According to the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, the early-morning intelligence-led operation was conducted by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service. The operation took place across Tabora and Lashibi, two areas identified as key hubs for the criminal networks. In Tabora alone, 100 suspects were arrested, while 41 suspects were apprehended in Lashibi, bringing the total number of...

48 Suspected Cybercrime Operatives Arrested in Dawhenya Night Operation – Sam George

24Dec

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Technology

48 Suspected Cybercrime Operatives Arrested in Dawhenya Night Operation – Sam George

A coordinated, intelligence-led nighttime operation in the Dawhenya area of the Ningo-Prampram Constituency has led to the arrest of 48 suspected cybercrime operatives, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, has announced. According to the Minister, the operation was carried out by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with National Security and the Ghana Police Service, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle organised cybercrime networks operating within Ghana. Preliminary interrogation indicates that the suspects—46 males and two females—are believed to be Nigerian nationals. Investigations suggest they are linked to several cyber-related criminal activities, including ro...

EOCO Dismisses Claims of Prior Contact With Abu Trica Before Arrest

18Dec

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EOCO Dismisses Claims of Prior Contact With Abu Trica Before Arrest

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has dismissed media speculations suggesting that it had prior contact with a notorious cybercriminal, popularly known as Abu Trica, before his arrest. In an update issued as a sequel to its news release dated December 12, 2025, EOCO clarified that at no point did the Office contact Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, ahead of the collaborative operation that led to his arrest. Abu Trica is alleged to be involved in an $8 million romance scam and was apprehended through a joint effort involving EOCO and other law enforcement agencies. Following the arrest, reports circulating in sections of the media claimed that EOCO had reached out to the suspect weeks earlier—claims the Office has firmly denied. “EOCO wishes to i...

32 Nigerians Arrested in Kasoa Over Alleged Romance Scam Syndicate

13Dec

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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...