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FBI busts alleged Ghana scam network, arrests over 130
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest and detention of more than 130 people in Ghana as part of a crackdown on an alleged international scam-centre network targeting American citizens.
FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed the development on Thursday in a post on his X account while giving an update on “Operation Blackout,” a global campaign aimed at dismantling scam-centre operations.
Patel said the latest operation in Ghana had uncovered nearly $10 million in losses linked to 89 victims.
He added that more than 300 electronic devices were seized during the operation as investigators continued efforts to uncover the activities of the alleged network.
The FBI has been working with international law enforcement agencies as part of the wider campaign against organised scam centres accused of defrauding victims, particularly in the United States.
He said more than 130 individuals had been arrested or detained, including people identified as victims who would be repatriated to their home countries.
“Another takedown this week out of Ghana,” Patel said, adding that the investigation was ongoing.
He said the alleged scam compounds targeted American citizens and described the operation as part of the FBI’s broader efforts to disrupt such networks around the world.
Patel also gave an update on the cumulative results of Operation Blackout, saying about $17 billion had been seized since the campaign began.
He said the operation had also resulted in the arrest of hundreds of alleged scammers and the rescue of thousands of trafficked workers.
According to the FBI director, more than 10,000 Americans had been warned before losing their money, while an estimated $670 million in losses had been prevented.
Patel said the investigation into the latest operation was continuing, promising that more details would be released.
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