Security agencies in Ghana have arrested 48 suspected Nigerian nationals in the town of Dawhenya over alleged involvement in online investment fraud, romance scams, and other cyber related crimes.
The arrests followed a joint intelligence operation carried out by Ghanaian law enforcement agencies targeting suspected cybercrime hubs operating within residential areas. Officials say the suspects were apprehended during coordinated raids aimed at dismantling organized fraud networks.
According to authorities, the suspects are believed to have engaged in online schemes designed to defraud victims across multiple countries. Items reportedly recovered include computers, mobile phones, internet routers, and documents linked to fraudulent activities.
Security officials emphasized that cybercrime poses a growing threat to regional and global security, noting that such operations damage trust in digital platforms and harm innocent victims financially and emotionally.
The arrests have sparked discussions about cross border crime and the need for stronger collaboration between West African countries. Ghanaian authorities reiterated their commitment to enforcing the law while respecting human rights and due process.
Members of the Nigerian community in Ghana have urged authorities to ensure fair investigations, stressing that criminal acts should not define an entire nationality. They also called for improved economic opportunities to discourage youths from engaging in cybercrime.
Nigerian officials are expected to liaise with Ghanaian authorities to monitor the legal process. Analysts say the incident underscores the urgency of regional cooperation, digital literacy, and youth empowerment as long term solutions to cybercrime.
As investigations continue, security agencies have warned that similar operations will be sustained to curb criminal activities and protect the integrity of the digital economy in the region.
