By our reporter 23.10.2025
Fifty-seven Nigerians have been rescued from a cybercrime and a human trafficking syndicate and five people kept in custody by the Ghana Police Service.
The criminal gang members identified as Joel Nosa, Collins Rotimi, Shadrack Lulu, Austin Amahuaro, and John Uloko were arrested at Adom Estates, Community 25 in Tema near Accra.
According to the police the operation, which took place on Wednesday [Oct 22, 2025] and was led by the CID’s Operations Unit following intelligence gathered on the group’s activities.
The gang allegedly lured unsuspecting Nigerians between the ages of 18-26 to Ghana with the promise of education or employment but ended up being used as pawns in cybercrime activities of the syndicate.
“Upon arrival, the victims, aged between 18 and 26 years, were coerced into engaging in online romance scams and other heinous activities,” said Brigitte Babanawo, spokesperson of the Ghana Police Service CID in a statement.
“The Police reiterate their determination to combat human trafficking, cybercrime, and related offenses, and urge anyone with credible information on such activities to report to the nearest police station.”
During the operation, police retrieved 77 laptops, 38 mobile phones, two vehicles, three television sets, and other internet-enabled devices suspected to have been used in the crimes.
The 57 rescued victims are currently receiving care and support, while the suspects remain in police custody assisting with further investigations. The seized items have been retained for forensic analysis.
Cybercrime and human trafficking victims rescued.