48 Suspected Cybercrime Operatives Arrested in Dawhenya Night Raid

A joint nighttime operation by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), National Security, and the Ghana Police Service has resulted in the arrest of 48 suspected cybercrime operatives at Dawhenya in the Ningo-Prampram Constituency.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects—believed to be Nigerian nationals—include 46 males and two females. They are suspected to be involved in multiple cyber-related offences, including romance scams, online investment fraud, impersonation, and illegal online gold trading.

Security agencies say the intelligence-led operation led to the seizure of 54 laptops, 39 mobile phones, one Starlink internet device, and eight MTN TurboNet routers. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities say further updates will be provided as the case develops.

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