Ghana Says 48 Suspected Nigerians Arrested in Online Scam Ring | Firstpost Africa
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In Ghana, authorities have launched a major crackdown on online fraud, arresting 48 suspects, believed to be Nigerian, in a late-night operation near Accra. The arrested, comprising 46 men and 2 women, are accused of involvement in romance scams, fake investments, online impersonation, and illegal gold trading. Police seized numerous electronic devices, including laptops and mobile phones. Past operations revealed that some detainees were victims of human trafficking, lured by job offers. Cybercrime in Africa is surging, with significant increases reported in scams and ransomware attacks, prompting calls for enhanced law enforcement capabilities.
