Ghanaian security forces have apprehended at least 48 Nigerians for their alleged involvement in romance scams, online investment fraud, and other cybercrime-related activities.
These arrests took place during a coordinated security operation in Dawhenya, located in the Ningo-Prampram constituency.
The operation occurred less than a week after Ghana deported 42 Nigerians from the Ashanti region due to allegations of prostitution, fraud, and related offenses.
The earlier deportations were announced by Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti regional minister, in a Facebook update on December 18, 2025.
Ghana’s Minister of Communication Samuel George, stated that the recent arrests were the result of a nighttime raid conducted by joint security agencies acting on credible cyber intelligence.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, George explained that the operation was led by the Cyber Security Authority of Ghana in partnership with National Security and the Ghana Police Service.
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“A nighttime operation led by the Cyber Security Authority of Ghana, in collaboration with National Security and the Ghana Police Service, has resulted in the arrest of 48 suspected cybercriminals during a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation in the Dawhenya area of the Ningo-Prampram constituency,” he said.
George reported that initial questioning revealed that the suspects are Nigerian nationals, consisting of 46 men and two women.
He noted that investigations have connected the suspects to romance scams, online investment fraud, impersonation schemes, and illegal online gold trading.
During the raid, security personnel seized items believed to have been used in the commission of these crimes, including 54 laptops, 39 mobile phones, one Starlink internet device, and eight MTN TurboNet routers.
“The suspects are associated with a variety of cyber-related criminal activities, including romance scams, online investment fraud, impersonation schemes, and illegal online gold trading.
“Items recovered during the operation included 54 laptops, 39 mobile phones, one Starlink internet device, and eight MTN TurboNet routers,” George added.
He stated that the suspects are currently in custody and will be transferred to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and potential prosecution under Ghanaian law.
