The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, has announced the arrest of 48 suspected cybercrime operatives during a coordinated intelligence-led operation in the Dawhenya area of the Ningo-Prampram Constituency.
This follows the arrest of 32 Nigerians during a similar coordinated swoop at Kasao-Tuba two weeks ago, as part of intensified efforts to combat cybercrime in Ghana.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Sam George revealed that the nighttime operation was led by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with the National Security and the Ghana Police Service.
Preliminary interrogation indicates that the suspects, comprising 46 males and two females, are primarily Nigerian nationals. They are believed to be involved in various cybercrime activities, including romance scams, online investment fraud, impersonation schemes, and illicit online gold trading.
The operation led to the seizure of 54 laptops, 39 mobile phones, one Starlink internet device, and eight MTN TurboNet routers.
Minister George emphasized the government’s commitment to conducting intelligence-led operations to rid Ghana’s cyber ecosystem of criminals. He stated,
“Ghana welcomes everyone interested in legitimate enterprise. We will remain a hostile domain for cyber criminals.”
He also commended the professionalism of the security operatives involved, noting their globally recognized standards.
