The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested more than 50 Nigerian nationals in a sweeping intelligence-led operation targeting cyber fraud and suspected human trafficking syndicates at McCarthy Hill, a suburb of Accra.
The operation, conducted by a special enforcement team, was launched after the GIS received credible intelligence on suspicious activity in the area. Officers raided a compound where dozens of individuals were found operating what authorities believe to be a sophisticated cybercrime hub.
During the raid, GIS officials seized a trove of electronic devices, including laptops and mobile phones, allegedly used in fraudulent online schemes. Investigators say initial findings suggest the location was a base for internet scams targeting individuals and institutions abroad.
Early reports also indicate that some of those apprehended may be victims of human trafficking. According to immigration officials, several individuals confessed to being lured to Ghana under false pretenses of lucrative job offers, only to be forced into online criminal operations.
In a statement, the GIS confirmed that all the suspects are currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations. “This is part of a broader and sustained national security effort to dismantle cybercrime and trafficking rings operating across our borders,” the statement read.
The Service also indicated that it is working in close collaboration with other security and intelligence agencies to trace the network’s wider operations, with further arrests likely in the coming days.
The GIS reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s national security and territorial integrity, warning that foreign nationals engaged in criminal conduct would face swift and decisive action.
