• Foreign Nationals Arrested as Cybercrime Syndicates Are Uncovered in Accra Suburbs
• Cybercrime Raids Expose Alleged Exploitation of Young Men in High-End Accra Communities
• Security Agencies Recover Guns and Laptops in Widespread Cybercrime Crackdown
A major intelligence-led security operation spearheaded by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has led to the dismantling of several suspected cybercrime centres operating within key residential communities around Accra, underscoring Ghana’s renewed commitment to safeguarding its cyber reputation and national security.
Over a 48-hour intelligence-gathering period, the CSA identified multiple locations believed to be hosting organised cybercrime activities. These locations included East Legon Hills, Afienya, Kwabenya, Weija, and Tuba. The intelligence revealed a troubling pattern in which young men were allegedly being lured, exploited, and in some cases coerced into engaging in cybercrime activities under the control of suspected kingpins.
Following the intelligence findings, a joint security task force was swiftly assembled to act on the information. The team comprised operatives from National Security Operations, the Cyber Security Authority, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters, and the National Police SWAT. Coordinated operations were carried out on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th January 2026, targeting the identified cybercrime centres simultaneously to prevent the escape of suspects or the destruction of evidence.
The operations resulted in the arrest of nine Nigerian nationals identified as primary suspects believed to be directly involved in organising and supervising the cybercrime activities. In addition, forty-four Nigerian nationals were rescued from the various locations and are believed to be victims of exploitation. These individuals were found operating laptop computers within their apartments, suggesting a structured and controlled setup typical of organised cybercrime networks.
Searches conducted at the various apartments yielded a significant cache of items suspected to have been used in criminal activities. Security operatives retrieved fifty-two assorted mobile phones and sixty-two laptop computers. More concerning was the discovery of two pump-action guns, raising serious questions about the level of criminal sophistication and the potential for violent enforcement within the network.
In total, fifty-three Nigerian nationals were arrested across the five locations. A breakdown of the arrests showed that East Legon Hills recorded five arrests, Afienya eleven, Kwabenya ten, Weija ten, and Tuba seventeen. The scale and spread of the operation point to a well-coordinated syndicate operating across multiple communities rather than isolated criminal activity.
All arrested individuals have since been profiled and handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service for safekeeping and further investigations. Authorities indicated that profiling is ongoing to clearly distinguish between suspects and victims, while also establishing individual roles within the alleged cybercrime network.
Security agencies have issued a strong caution to foreign nationals invited to Ghana by acquaintances or supposed benefactors. They are urged to independently verify any claims or promises made to them, as intelligence shows that such invitations are sometimes used as a means to lure unsuspecting individuals into criminal operations under false pretences.
Further disclosures revealed that some individuals arrested in previous, related cybercrime operations have already been profiled jointly by the Ghana Immigration Service and INTERPOL. These individuals were successfully handed over to Nigerian law enforcement operatives at the Seme border. Others remain before the courts in Ghana, facing criminal prosecution in accordance with the law.
The Cyber Security Authority has reiterated that protecting Ghana’s cyber image and international standing is non-negotiable. The Authority praised the professionalism and collaboration of all partner agencies involved, emphasising that intelligence-led operations and inter-agency cooperation remain critical tools in the fight against cybercrime.
As Ghana continues to position itself as a secure destination for business, technology, and digital innovation, authorities have assured the public that sustained efforts will be made to disrupt cybercriminal networks, protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation, and uphold the rule of law without compromise.
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