The arrests, made between May and July 2025, included 47 foreign nationals and 18 Ghanaians. Key operations were carried out in Sogakope, Dodowa, Sassabi Ubuntu Estate, Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, and Teshie-Nungua.

Mr Divine Selase Agbeti, Acting Director-General of the CSA, disclosed at a joint press briefing that 23 of the 25 suspects arrested at Dodowa were identified as victims of human trafficking and repatriated.

Thirteen of the 16 suspects arrested at Bortianor are also being processed for repatriation, while investigations continue into the 13 foreigners and one Ghanaian arrested at Teshie-Nungua.

“The Teshie-Nungua’s Ghanaian suspect is also being investigated and will be made to face the law when found culpable,” Mr Agbeti stated.

He said the suspects arrested in Sogakope and Sege, including a ringleader apprehended on June 1, were allegedly impersonating Members of Parliament and government officials to defraud victims under the guise of securing jobs in the security services.

From the Dodowa and Amanfro operations, authorities seized 62 laptops, 41 mobile phones, and Starlink internet equipment, indicating the scale and sophistication of the cybercrime networks.

“These operations form part of a broader national effort to combat cybercrime, human trafficking, and related offences that threaten public safety and Ghana’s digital ecosystem,” Mr Agbeti said.

He added that the CSA and CID have intensified intelligence-led operations nationwide, with a focus on international collaboration, victim protection, and prosecution of offenders.

Mr Agbeti urged the public to report suspicious activities via the CSA’s 24-hour system at.

Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the CID, also provided updates on other criminal investigations, including the murder of an immigration officer, a car robbery syndicate, and a robbery attack on a Madina taxi driver

Source: GNA 

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According to the CSA, 350 cases of cyber fraud have been reported so far this year, as scammers exploit digital platforms to target unsuspecting victims.

Festive seasons targeted by cybercriminals

With ongoing Eid celebrations and the upcoming Easter festivities, the CSA has cautioned the public to remain vigilant against cybercriminals who take advantage of heightened commercial activity during such periods.

The Authority identified three major tactics used by scammers:

– Fake Online Shops: Fraudsters create counterfeit online stores or impersonate legitimate businesses on social media, luring victims with heavily discounted prices. Victims send money but never receive their purchases.

– Brand Impersonation: Scammers manipulate search engine results to display fake business listings, tricking customers into engaging with fraudulent contacts. Once a payment is made, victims are blocked, and the promised goods or services never materialise.

– Phishing Scams: Cybercriminals send deceptive emails or messages posing as businesses, romantic partners, or organisations offering festive deals. Clicking on these links can install malware or steal sensitive personal information.

Public urged to exercise caution

The CSA has advised consumers to take precautionary measures when shopping online:

– Verify Online Retailers: Use reputable e-commerce platforms and check reviews before making purchases.

– Avoid Advance Payments: Only pay after inspecting and receiving the item. Ensure mobile money transactions are made to official business accounts.

– Beware of Too-Good-To-Be-True Deals: Unsolicited messages promising massive discounts could be scams.

– Protect Personal Information: Do not share Ghana Card details, bank account numbers, or credit card information with unknown sources.

The CSA has also urged the public to report suspected cyber fraud incidents via its 24-hour helpline: Call or Text – 292, WhatsApp – 0501603111, or Email – report@csa.gov.gh.

Issued by the Cyber Security Authority on March 28, 2025, the public alert underscores the growing threat of cybercrime in Ghana and the need for heightened awareness during festive seasons.

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