By Francis Kobena Tandoh
A major police-led operation has led to the arrest of 100 suspects for their alleged involvement in mobile money fraud and other cyber-enabled financial crimes in Tabora, a suburb of the Ghanaian capital, Accra.
The coordinated operation, carried out in the early hours of Friday, December 27, involved the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).
The security agencies also seized 38 laptops and 150 mobile phones believed to have been used in committing the various offences.
Minister for Communications and Digital Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has praised the efforts of the joint security operation.
He told journalists that preliminary investigations indicate that the majority of the suspects are Nigerian nationals.
According to him, the suspected crimes include mobile money fraud, romance scams, sextortion, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and wire fraud.
A Ghanaian landlord was also arrested for allegedly accommodating about 100 of the suspects in his residence.
“This operation demonstrates our commitment to protecting Ghanaians and the business environment from cybercrime. Landlords and property owners must ensure their premises are not used to facilitate illegal activity,” said the minister.
He added that forensic analysis of the seized devices is ongoing, and suspects found culpable will be prosecuted under Ghanaian law.
The Communications and Digital Innovation minister also urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious online activities, while reassuring investors and residents that Ghana remains open to lawful business.
“We welcome legitimate enterprise, but anyone attempting cybercrime in Ghana will be found, arrested, and dealt with decisively,” he stated. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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