The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) on Monday announced the arrest of 93 Nigerians suspected of involvement in internet fraud and breaches of immigration laws.
According to a statement by the GIS Head of Public Affairs, Maud Anima Quainoo, the arrests followed an intelligence-led raid on a suspected cybercrime network operating at Devtraco Estate in Accra.
The suspects reportedly include 91 men and two women, who allegedly engaged in online scams and other fraudulent activities. During the operation, 73 victims were rescued, many of whom were subjected to severe abuse and torture by the suspects.
Authorities recovered 82 laptops, 57 mobile phones, 17 televisions, counterfeit US dollars, fake gold bars, and household items believed to have been used in facilitating the crimes.
Preliminary investigations revealed that some suspects had entered Ghana through unauthorised border routes, while others allegedly overstayed the 90-day ECOWAS visa-free period.
The GIS confirmed that the 73 rescued victims have been repatriated to Nigeria, while further investigations continue at the agency’s headquarters to determine the full scope of the criminal network.
The immigration service also urged foreign nationals living in Ghana to strictly comply with the country’s immigration and criminal laws.
This latest operation is part of an ongoing crackdown on cybercrime. In January, the Ghana Police Service arrested 53 Nigerians involved in similar activities and rescued 44 suspected victims of forced labour. Another raid in December last year saw the arrest of 78 Nigerians linked to cybercrime networks.
The GIS emphasized that intelligence-driven operations will continue to prevent illegal activities and protect vulnerable victims from exploitation.
