The Ghana Immigration Service has apprehended 93 Nigerian nationals and rescued 73 individuals who were reportedly subjected to torture and abuse during a significant intelligence-led operation aimed at dismantling an internet fraud network in Accra.
In a press release issued on March 9, 2026, officials stated that immigration officers conducted raids on six residences at the DEVTRACO Estate in Accra, revealing what they described as a complex cyber-fraud operation where victims were allegedly held against their will.
Among the 93 suspects arrested, 91 are male, and two are female, all facing charges related to their alleged involvement in internet fraud and immigration violations.
During the operation, officers seized numerous items believed to have been utilized in the fraud scheme, including 82 laptops, 57 mobile phones, 17 television sets, counterfeit US dollars, and fake gold bars.
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Initial investigations indicated that some suspects entered Ghana through unauthorized border crossings, while others allegedly overstayed their 90-day visa-free period.
Under Ghana’s Human Trafficking Act, offenders could face imprisonment ranging from five to 20 years, with cases involving minors or aggravating factors potentially resulting in life sentences.
Authorities also emphasized that entering the country through unauthorized routes or overstaying a visa constitutes a criminal offense under the Immigration Act, which carries penalties including fines and prison sentences of three months to two years upon conviction.
