Ghana Repatriates 120 Nigerians Trafficked Into Cybercrime

Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerian nationals who were rescued during Operation Cyberhunt, a multinational crackdown on cybercrime networks.

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, announced the development on X, expressing gratitude to the Ghana Air Force and Ministry of Defence for facilitating the repatriation.

The sting operation was coordinated by Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority in partnership with intelligence agencies from Nigeria, the UK, and the US.

Authorities said the Nigerians had been trafficked into Ghana and forced to work in cybercrime setups.

“This sting operation led to the rescue of 120 persons who had been trafficked to Ghana and forced to work in these cybercrime setups,” George wrote.

Seized ItemsSecurity operatives confiscated:136 mobile phones130 laptopsInternet connectivity devices

Four vehicles (including one stolen from Canada)Valuable jewellery and 10 Nigerian passports

Prosecution and CrackdownGeorge disclosed that eight other individuals are being processed for prosecution as investigations continue.

He stressed that Ghana under President John Dramani Mahama would not serve as a safe haven for cybercriminals.

The minister reaffirmed that the country remains committed to safeguarding its digital space: “Ghana will remain an unfavourable destination for cyber criminals. For God and Country.”