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Ghana Immigration Service arrests 93 Nigerians in Accra over alleged internet fraud and immigration violations.
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Security raid at Devtraco Estate leads to rescue of 73 suspected victims and recovery of laptops, phones, fake dollars and gold bars.
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Authorities launch investigation into wider cybercrime network as crackdown continues across Ghana.
Authorities in Ghana have arrested 93 Nigerians over alleged involvement in internet fraud and immigration violations during a security raid in the capital, Accra.
The arrests were carried out by the Ghana Immigration Service following an intelligence-led operation at Devtraco Estate, where officials uncovered what they described as a suspected cybercrime network.
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In a statement, an official of the agency, Maud Anima Quainoo, said the suspects consist of 91 males and two females.
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According to the immigration service, about 73 victims who allegedly suffered abuse and torture from members of the network were rescued during the operation.
Security operatives also recovered several items from the premises, including 82 laptop computers, 57 mobile phones, 17 television sets, counterfeit United States dollar notes and fake gold bars, as well as other household appliances believed to have supported the illegal activities.
Preliminary investigations revealed that some of the suspects allegedly entered Ghana through unauthorised border routes, while others reportedly overstayed the 90-day visa-free entry granted to citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The immigration service added that the 73 rescued victims have been repatriated to Nigeria, while further investigations are ongoing at its headquarters to determine the full extent of the criminal network.
Authorities also urged foreign nationals residing in Ghana to comply with the country’s immigration and criminal laws.