A multinational crackdown on cybercrime in Ghana has led to the repatriation of 120 Nigerians allegedly trafficked to the country and forced to participate in online criminal activities.
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, announced the development in a post on X on Tuesday, thanking the Ghana Air Force and Ministry of Defence for facilitating their return.
He said, “My sincere gratitude goes to the #ghana_airforce and the #modghana for facilitating the repatriation of 120 Nigerian nationals who were arrested during #OperationCyberhunt.”
George explained that the operation, codenamed Operation Cyberhunt, was led by Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority in collaboration with security and intelligence agencies in Ghana, Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States.
“This sting operation, led by the #CSAGhana in conjunction with other intelligence and security agencies locally and in the UK, Nigeria and the US, led to the rescue of the 120 persons who had been trafficked to Ghana and forced to work in these cybercrime setups”, he said.
Security operatives recovered 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connectivity devices, four vehicles, jewellery, other digital equipment and 10 Nigerian passports. One of the vehicles was reportedly stolen from Canada.
“The operation seized 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connection devices, four motor vehicles, one of which was stolen from Canada, and other digital equipment. The search team also recovered high-value items, including jewellery and ten (10) Nigerian passports”, George added.
He said eight other individuals were being processed for prosecution, reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to fighting cybercrime.
“The team is processing 8 other persons for prosecution, and Ghana under President #JDMahama will remain an unfavourable destination for cyber criminals. For God and Country”, he stated.
