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Ghanaian Authorities Dismantle Nigerian-Led Cybercrime Hub, Arrest 32 'Yahoo Boys'

Ghana's Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in a joint early morning operation with National Security operatives, has arrested 32 Nigerian nationals in Kasoa–Tuba, part of an intensifying crackdown on digital crime in the country.

Details of the Operation

Acting on intelligence, the coordinated raid targeted what authorities believe was an organized cybercrime syndicate operating in the Accra suburb. During the operation, 31 laptops and 15 mobile phones—suspected tools for cyber fraud—were seized. All suspects are currently in custody, assisting with investigations, while the confiscated devices are undergoing forensic analysis to uncover the full extent of their alleged activities.

Cybercrime: A Regional Scourge

This arrest is the latest in a series of actions against cybercrime networks in Ghana, where criminal syndicates have established operations.

*   A Pattern of Romance Scams: The operation in Kasoa–Tuba is believed to have targeted a syndicate running online romance scams, a crime that preys on victims globally through emotional manipulation and financial deceit.
*   Links to Human Trafficking: In a stark illustration of the crime's complexity, a separate operation by Ghanaian police in October 2025 rescued 57 young Nigerians who had been trafficked into the country under false pretenses and forced to conduct online romance scams. This highlights how some individuals may be both perpetrators and victims within these criminal networks.
*   International Cooperation: The crackdown has a significant international dimension. Just days before this arrest, a 31-year-old Ghanaian national, known as Abu Trica, was arrested in Ghana by the FBI and charged in the U.S. for allegedly defrauding elderly victims of over $8 million through romance scams.

Ghana's Determined Response

The CSA has framed this operation as a crucial part of its "sustained nationwide campaign" to disrupt cybercrime networks and protect the country's digital ecosystem. This effort also aims to safeguard Ghana's international reputation, which can suffer when the country is used as a base for transnational fraud.

The authority has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious cyber-related activities, emphasizing that cooperation is critical to making Ghana a hostile environment for cybercriminals.
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