Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks
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Ghanaian security forces arrested nine Nigerians in Accra suspected of running cyber-crime networks. An additional 44 individuals, believed to be victims lured from Nigeria under false pretenses and forced into cyber-crime, were also detained. The two-day operation, led by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and other agencies, uncovered laptops, mobile phones, and weapons. The suspects are allegedly involved in romance scams and business email compromise, defrauding victims of money and sensitive data. Authorities caution foreigners to verify work claims before coming to Ghana, as some are being exploited and forced into criminal activities. Arrested suspects from previous operations have been handed over to Nigerian law enforcement or are facing prosecution in Ghana.
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