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0 The Minister for Communications and Digital Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has commended a joint operation by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service, which targeted organised cybercrime networks in Tabora and Lashibi in Accra.
The intelligence-led operation, conducted in the early hours of Friday, December 27, resulted in the arrest of 141 suspects linked to Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and other cyber-enabled crimes.
According to the Minister, the suspects, believed to be primarily Nigerian nationals, were allegedly involved in a range of criminal activities, including romance scams, sextortion, wire fraud, and fraudulent MoMo transactions.
Law enforcement officials also recovered 38 laptops and 150 mobile phones suspected to have being used to perpetrate the crimes.
The operation further saw the arrest of a Ghanaian landlord who allegedly accommodated 100 of the suspects in his property.
The Minister emphasised the importance of collaboration among security agencies, noting that the operation demonstrates the government’s commitment to protecting citizens and businesses from cybercrime.
“Landlords have a duty to ensure their premises are not used to facilitate or perpetuate crime. This operation shows that no one is above the law, and those involved in cyber-enabled criminal activities will be brought to justice,” he said.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious digital activity, while reassuring legitimate investors and residents that Ghana remains open for lawful enterprise.
“Ghana welcomes friends and neighbours interested in legitimate business. However, if you are intent on committing cybercrime, we will find you, arrest you, and deal with you decisively according to our laws,” the Minister added.
