A joint cybercrime operation involving security agencies from Ghana, Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States has led to the rescue and repatriation of 120 Nigerians from Ghana.
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, announced this in a post on X on Tuesday, thanking the Ghana Air Force and the Ministry of Defence for facilitating the repatriation.
The operation, codenamed Operation Cyberhunt, was led by Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority in collaboration with intelligence and security agencies in the four countries.
George said the 120 Nigerians had allegedly been trafficked to Ghana and forced to work in cybercrime operations.
He wrote, “My sincere gratitude goes to the #ghana_airforce and the #modghana for facilitating the repatriation of 120 Nigerian nationals who were arrested during #OperationCyberhunt.
“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.”
During the operation, security operatives seized 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connectivity devices and four vehicles. One of the vehicles was reportedly stolen from Canada.
Other items recovered included digital equipment, valuable jewellery and 10 Nigerian passports.
George added that eight other individuals were being processed for prosecution as investigations continued.
“The team is processing eight other persons for prosecution, and Ghana under President #JDMahama will remain an unfavourable destination for cybercriminals,” he said.
The minister reiterated Ghana’s commitment to tackling cybercrime and preventing the country from becoming a safe haven for criminal activities.
