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The Digest:

Ghanaian authorities have arrested 141 Nigerian nationals in a major crackdown on cybercrime syndicates operating in Accra, following a coordinated early-morning raid across two suburbs.

Key Points:
  • The arrests were made in the Lashibi and Tabora suburbs of Accra in a joint operation on Saturday.
  • The operation was led by Ghana's Cyber Security Authority with the Police, Immigration, and National Security.
  • 100 suspects were arrested in Tabora, and 41 in Lashibi, all believed to be Nigerian nationals.
  • Authorities recovered 38 laptops and 150 mobile phones suspected of being used for cybercrime.
  • A Ghanaian landlord who accommodated about 100 of the suspects was also arrested.
  • The suspects are linked to mobile money fraud, romance scams, sextortion, business email compromise, and wire fraud.
  • Ghana's Communications Minister warned that the country "remains welcoming to all... interested in legitimate enterprise," but will deal decisively with cybercriminals.
The large-scale operation highlights the transnational nature of cybercrime and Ghana's intensified efforts to dismantle foreign-led criminal networks within its borders.

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