Ghana Arrests 53 Nigerians in Major Cybercrime Crackdown, Rescues 44 Victims in Accra

Ghana Arrests 53 Nigerians in Major Cybercrime Crackdown, Rescues 44 Victims in Accra

Ghanaian authorities have conducted a major cybercrime operation in Accra, arresting 53 Nigerian nationals and rescuing 44 others suspected to be victims of internet fraud and exploitation, commonly referred to as “yahoo‑yahoo”.

The raids, carried out across East Legon Hills, Afienya, Kwabenya, Weija, and Tuba, targeted illegal cybercrime hubs linked to organised fraud networks. Security forces seized laptops, mobile phones, and other equipment used to facilitate online scams.

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Authorities say nine of the arrested individuals are alleged leaders coordinating the operations, while the rescued 44 were being coerced into participating in fraudulent activities. All arrested persons have been handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service for further processing and investigation.

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, emphasised that the crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle cybercrime networks, protect vulnerable youths from exploitation, and secure digital spaces in Ghana. He warned that foreign nationals should avoid falling prey to deceptive job offers used by fraudsters to lure victims into cybercrime.

This action continues a series of targeted operations in Ghana against organised internet fraud, highlighting the government’s commitment to combating cybercrime and safeguarding both residents and foreign nationals from exploitation.

Ghana Arrests 53 Nigerians in Major Cybercrime Crackdown, Rescues 44 Victims in Accra