The suspects were arrested in connection with cybercrime activities
Security agencies have arrested 141 suspected members of organised cybercrime networks in a coordinated early-morning operation targeting Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams in parts of Accra.
The operation, conducted on Saturday, December 27, 2025, was led by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service. It was carried out simultaneously in Tabora and Lashibi following weeks of intelligence gathering.
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According to the Minister of Communications, Samuel Nartey George, 100 suspects were arrested in Tabora, while 41 others were picked up in Lashibi.
He said that preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects are largely Nigerian nationals.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are believed to be Nigerian nationals,” he shared on Facebook.
Security personnel also seized 38 laptops and 150 mobile phones believed to have been used to carry out cyber-enabled financial crimes, with forensic examinations of the devices currently underway to establish the full scope of the alleged criminal activities.
“Law enforcement agencies also recovered 38 laptops and 150 mobile phones, suspected to have been used in the commission of cyber-enabled financial crimes,” he added.
In a related development, authorities arrested a Ghanaian landlord who is accused of providing accommodation for 100 of the suspects. The minister stressed that property owners have a responsibility to ensure their premises are not used for criminal purposes.
“The team also arrested the Ghanaian landlord who accommodated 100 of the suspects in his house. Landlords have a duty to ensure that their premises are not used to facilitate or perpetuate crime,” Sam George said.
Investigators believe the suspects were involved in a range of cybercrimes, including MoMo fraud, romance scams, sextortion, wire fraud, and Business Email Compromise schemes that have caused significant financial losses to victims.
The minister assured the public that individuals found culpable after investigations will be processed in accordance with Ghanaian law.
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He also urged citizens to stay alert online and report suspicious digital activities to the appropriate authorities, noting that public cooperation remains critical in the fight against cybercrime.
“Ghana remains welcoming to all of our friends and neighbours interested in legitimate enterprise. However, if you are interested in committing a cybercrime, we will find you, arrest you, and deal with you decisively according to our laws,” he warned.
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