The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested about 50 Nigerian nationals in a targeted dawn operation at McCarthy Hills in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, following intelligence on suspected human trafficking and cybercrime.
A statement issued on Thursday, July 24, 2025, and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Immigration M. Amoako-Atta, Head of Public Affairs, confirmed the arrests and outlined the basis for the operation.
According to the GIS, the operation was based on credible intelligence concerning the illegal stay of some foreign nationals. Reports also suggested that several of them had been trafficked into the country and coerced by their facilitators into cyber fraud activities.
“The Ghana Immigration Service in the early hours of today, July 24, 2025, conducted a special operation at McCarthy Hills in the Ga South Municipality. The operation was based on intelligence gathered on the illegal stay of some foreign nationals in the area, some of whom were trafficked into the country and forced into cyber fraud by their facilitators,” the statement read.
Among those arrested was the landlord of the apartment where the alleged criminal operations were taking place. Authorities believe the property served as a base for the activities.
The GIS assured the public that investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope of the activities and identify all persons involved in the suspected trafficking and cybercrime network. Further updates will be provided as the probe continues.
Source:Citinews
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