By our reporter 27.12.2025
The Ghana Police and Cyber Security Authority have arrest 141 fraudsters at Tabora and Lashibi area of Accra.
According to the Minister for Communications Sam Nartey George, the individuals were picked up at different locations and have been engaged in Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud, Romance scams, Sextortion, Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Wire fraud.
“This morning, the Cyber Security Authority Ghana, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service HQ, conducted a coordinated early-morning operation targeting organised cybercrime networks involved in Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams,” Mr. George wrote on his Facebook social media platform Saturday.
“The intelligence-led operation was carried out across key locations in Tabora and Lashibi. During the operation, 100 suspects were arrested in Tabora, while 41 suspects were apprehended in Lashibi, resulting in a total of 141 arrests.
He further revealed that, “Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are believed to be Nigerian nationals. Law enforcement agencies also recovered 38 laptops and 150 mobile phones, suspected to have been used in the commission of cyber-enabled financial crimes. The team also arrested the Ghanaian landlord who accommodated 100 of the suspects in his house. Landlords have a duty to ensure that their premises are not used to facilitate or perpetuate crime.
“Forensic analysis of the seized devices is underway, and individuals found to be culpable will be processed in accordance with Ghanaian law.
He urged the public “to remain vigilant, report suspicious digital activities, and continue to support national efforts to combat cybercrime.
Ghana remains welcoming to all of our friends and neighbours interested in legitimate enterprise. However, if you are interested in committing a cybercrime, we will find you, arrest you, and deal with you decisively according to our laws.”