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Ghana repatriates 120 Nigerians arrested in cybercrime crackdown
Authorities alleged that the Nigerians had been trafficked to Ghana and compelled to work in cybercrime operations, raising concerns about the link between human trafficking
Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerians arrested during a crackdown on cybercrime, following allegations that they were trafficked to the country and forced to participate in cybercrime activities.
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, announced the development in a post on X on Tuesday.
The minister expressed appreciation to the Ghana Air Force and the Ministry of Defence for their roles in facilitating the return of the Nigerians to their home country.
The operation, codenamed Operation Cyberhunt, was led by Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority in collaboration with intelligence and security agencies from Ghana, Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Authorities alleged that the Nigerians had been trafficked to Ghana and compelled to work in cybercrime operations, raising concerns about the link between human trafficking and organised online criminal activities.
George said the operation resulted in the rescue of the 120 Nigerians, who were allegedly trafficked to Ghana and compelled to work in cybercrime setups.
He wrote, “My sincere gratitude goes to the #ghana_airforce and the #modghana for facilitating the repatriation of 120 Nigerian nationals who were arrested during #OperationCyberhunt.
“This sting operation, led by the #CSAGhana in conjunction with other intelligence and security agencies locally and in the UK, Nigeria and the US, led to the rescue of the 120 persons who had been trafficked to Ghana and forced to work in these cybercrime setups.
During the operation, security operatives seized 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connectivity devices and four vehicles, including one reportedly stolen from Canada.
Investigators also recovered other digital equipment, valuable jewellery and 10 Nigerian passports.
“The operation seized 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connection devices, four motor vehicles, one of which was stolen from Canada, and other digital equipment. The search team also recovered high-value items, including jewellery and ten (10) Nigerian passports.”
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