In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in collaboration with National Security operatives, conducted a dawn raid on Saturday, arresting 32 Nigerian nationals suspected of operating a large-scale romance scam syndicate in Kasoa Tuba, a suburb on the outskirts of Accra.
The operation, described as a “massive blow” against cybercrime, resulted in the seizure of numerous electronic devices, including laptops and mobile phones believed to have been used in the fraudulent activities. Authorities allege the group targeted victims internationally through online romance scams, building fake relationships to defraud individuals of money.
Sam George, Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, commended the agencies involved via a post on X (formerly Twitter). “Kudos to the team at the Cyber Security Authority Ghana once again,” he wrote. “This dawn, another massive blow has been struck against cybercrime in Ghana… We will continue to support the Authority in its efforts to do more as we make Ghana an unattractive destination for cybercrimes.”
The arrests come amid intensified efforts by Ghanaian authorities to combat rising cyber fraud, including romance scams that have affected victims both locally and abroad. This action follows closely on the heels of other high-profile operations, such as the recent arrest of Ghanaian influencer Frederick Kumi, known as Abu Trica, linked to multi-million-dollar scams.
Investigations are ongoing, with the suspects currently in custody assisting authorities. Officials have indicated that further arrests may follow as efforts continue to dismantle similar networks.
Ghana has seen a surge in cybercrime reports in recent years, prompting stronger collaborations with international partners to protect citizens and deter criminal operations within its borders.
