A nightly raid on the outskirts of Accra led to the arrest of some 50 Nigerians on suspicion of online fraud. Ghana has been rife with online scam incidents, as its youth complain of scarce economic prospects.
The arrests were made during a raid on the outskirts of the capital city Accra.
Sam George, the country’s information minister said on his X account that the nighttime raid resulted in the arrest of “48 suspected cybercrime operations,” with the suspects believed to be Nigerian nationals. Those arrested include two women.
While Nigeria’s fintech sector has made a name for itself in recent years, the country has also become known for internet scammers, while also becoming a target for such criminals itself.
Earlier this year, almost 800 people were arrested in capital Lagos, with some 150 of them being Chinese citizens.
Source : https://www.dw.com/en/ghana-says-nigerian-nationals-arrested-for-online-fraud/a-75297569
