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The Digest:

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 93 Nigerian nationals and rescued 73 victims allegedly subjected to torture and abuse during an intelligence-led operation targeting an internet fraud network in Accra. In a March 9 statement, authorities said immigration officers raided six houses at DEVTRACO Estate, uncovering a sophisticated cyber-fraud operation where victims were allegedly held against their will. Among the 93 suspects (91 male, 2 female), all face charges related to internet fraud and immigration offences. Recovered items include 82 laptops, 57 mobile phones, 17 television sets, counterfeit US dollars, and fake gold bars. Preliminary investigations show some suspects entered Ghana through unapproved routes, while others overstayed their 90-day visa-free entry. Offenders face 5-20 years under Ghana's Human Trafficking Act, with life sentences for cases involving children. Social media reactions reflect frustration, with many Nigerians expressing embarrassment over the incident.

Key Points
  • 93 Nigerians arrested, 73 torture victims rescued in Accra fraud raid.
  • Suspects face internet fraud and immigration charges; victims are held against their will.
  • Items recovered: 82 laptops, 57 phones, counterfeit money, and fake gold bars.
  • Some entered illegally, others overstayed the 90-day visa-free period.
  • Social media reactions: "Na only thing Nigeria dey export be this. Yahoo"
Another massive bust in Ghana leaves 93 Nigerians in custody and a nation online cringing, as cyber-fraud continues to tarnish the country's reputation across the continent.

Sources: Ghana Immigration Service