The Ghana Police Cybercrime Unit has broken up an international phishing group. The group was operating from within Ghana.
Several arrests have been made in connection with the operation. Police have not yet released the names of those arrested.
Law enforcement also seized equipment used by the syndicate. This equipment was used to carry out phishing attacks.
Phishing is a type of online scam. Criminals pretend to be legitimate companies or people to trick others into giving them personal information.
This information can include bank account details, passwords, and other sensitive data.
The Cybercrime Unit's action disrupts a criminal network that targeted people internationally.
Further investigations are ongoing to identify all members of the syndicate.
The police are committed to fighting cybercrime and protecting citizens from online fraud.