BY Daniel Bampoe
In one of the most extensive anti-cybercrime operations in recent years, the security agencies have dismantled multiple suspected cybercrime syndicates operating across parts of Greater Accra, arresting over 141 suspects in a coordinated, intelligence-driven sweep.
The operation, led by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service, marks a renewed push by the state to curb the growing threat of digital and financial crimes.
The early-morning raids, carried out simultaneously in the communities of Tabora, Lashibi, and Dawhenya, targeted locations believed to be hubs for organised cybercriminal activity.
According to official briefings, a total of 141 suspects were arrested—100 in Tabora and 41 in Lashibi—following weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Preliminary assessments indicate that the majority of the suspects are foreign nationals, predominantly Nigerians, who are believed to have entered the country for the purpose of operating sophisticated online fraud networks.
Authorities revealed that the suspects were allegedly involved in a wide range of cyber-enabled crimes, including mobile money fraud, business email compromise schemes, online romance scams, sextortion, impersonation fraud and internet-based financial deception.
During the operations, security personnel seized 38 laptop computers, more than 150 mobile phones, several internet routers, and other digital equipment believed to have been used to facilitate illicit online activities.
In a related operation conducted in the Dawhenya area of the Ningo-Prampram Municipality, another group of 48 suspected cybercriminals—comprising 46 males and two females—was apprehended during a nighttime raid.
The Security officials recovered additional electronic devices, including 54 laptops, 39 mobile phones, a Starlink internet system and eight MTN TurboNet routers, further highlighting the scale and sophistication of the alleged cybercrime infrastructure.
Investigators also arrested a Ghanaian landlord who allegedly provided accommodation to over 100 of the suspects.
Authorities stressed that property owners have a responsibility to conduct due diligence on tenants and ensure their premises are not being used as safe havens for criminal activity.
The landlord is expected to assist with ongoing investigations.
According to the Cyber Security Authority, forensic analysis of all seized digital devices is currently underway to trace financial transactions, identify victims, and establish the full extent of the criminal networks involved.
Individuals found to have played active roles in the operations will be processed in accordance with Ghanaian law and prosecuted accordingly.
Officials emphasized that the crackdown forms part of a broader national strategy to dismantle cybercrime syndicates that threaten the digital economy and international reputation.
