Ghanaian Authorities Arrest 48 Nigerians in Accra for Online Fraud and Romance Scams

Ghanaian authorities have arrested 48 Nigerians in a coordinated operation near Accra for involvement in various cybercrime activities, including romance scams, online investment fraud, impersonation schemes, and illicit online gold trading. The arrests were part of a broader effort to protect Ghana’s digital and financial environment from organized cybercrime.

The raid, conducted at night by the Cybercrime and Security Agency (CSA) in collaboration with the National Security and Ghana Police Service, took place in the Dawhenya area of the Ningo-Prampram Constituency. Among the suspects, 46 were men and two were women, all believed to be Nigerian nationals.

Seized items included 54 laptops, 39 mobile phones, a Starlink internet device, and eight MTN TurboNet routers. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology & Innovations, Sam George, emphasized that Ghana welcomes legitimate business but remains vigilant against cybercriminals.

This crackdown follows similar actions earlier in the year, including the arrest of nearly 800 people in Lagos for online fraud, highlighting regional and international collaboration against cybercrime networks. Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to intelligence-led operations to ensure a safer cyber ecosystem in Ghana.