Ghana Arrests 53 Nigerians In Major Cybercrime Crackdown, Seizes Laptops, Phones, Guns Ghanaian authorities have arrested 53 Nigerians in a major intelligence-led operation targeting suspected cybercrime hubs across the Greater Accra Region. The coordinated raids, carried out by national security agencies and police, uncovered organised cybercrime centres in areas including East Legon Hills, Afienya, Kwabenya, Weija and Tuba. Nine suspects were arrested as alleged coordinators, while 44 others were rescued as victims of trafficking and cybercrime exploitation. Security operatives seized 62 laptops, 52 mobile phones and two pump-action guns. The suspects have been handed over to Ghana Immigration as investigations continue. #Cybercrime #GhanaNews #NigeriaGhana

Ghana Police Arrest Media Personality Over Assault in Viral Video The Ghana Police Service has arrested a media personality identified as Christford Affadu Danful, popularly known as Ekow Black, following the circulation of a viral video showing him physically assaulting a woman. According to the Police, the arrest was carried out on Thursday, January 15, 2026, by the Criminal Investigation Department through an intelligence-led operation by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect and the woman, who previously lived together, had a history of disputes that allegedly escalated from verbal confrontations to physical assaults. Danful is currently in lawful custody and is expected to be arraigned in court to face charges in line with Ghanaian law. The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives, enforcing the law, and ensuring that all acts of violence are addressed decisively. #GhanaNews #GhanaPolice #BreakingNews #ViralVideo #AssaultCase #DomesticViolence

Ghanaian Influencer ‘Abu Trica’ Arrested for $8M AI-Powered Romance Scam Targeting Elderly Americans Frederick Kumi, aka Abu Trica, a 31-year-old Ghanaian social media influencer, has been arrested in Accra for allegedly masterminding an $8 million romance-fraud scheme targeting elderly Americans. Using AI-generated fake identities, Kumi reportedly manipulated victims into sending money under false pretenses. The joint operation involved Ghanaian and U.S. authorities, with charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, carrying penalties of up to 20 years if convicted. --- #GhanaNews #AbuTrica #RomanceScam #AIFraud #USAuthorities