The Economic and Organised Crime Office confirmed through an official statement that its tactical unit launched a raid on a residential property in East Legon. The operation targeted an organized group allegedly involved in large scale cyber fraud and phishing activities. According to reports from MyJoyOnline and Citi Newsroom, the group consisted of both Ghanaian citizens and foreign nationals who were operating from a base within the suburb.
During the search of the premises investigators seized high end technical equipment and dozens of active SIM cards. A GhanaWeb report states that these items were allegedly utilized to orchestrate phishing scams targeting victims both locally and internationally. The Economic and Organised Crime Office indicated that the hardware is currently undergoing forensic examination to determine the extent of the digital reach of the syndicate.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office officials stated that the suspects are in custody for further questioning regarding their involvement in electronic fraud and unauthorized access to data. A report by Daily Graphic notes that the agency had been monitoring the activities of the group for several weeks following a tip off about suspicious movements and high volume internet traffic originating from the location.
The suspects have not yet been formally charged in court as the Economic and Organised Crime Office continues to process the evidence and verify the identities of the foreign nationals involved. All individuals are presumed innocent until their guilt is established by a court of competent jurisdiction. The agency has urged the public to remain vigilant against phishing attempts and to report suspicious digital activities to the relevant authorities.