The Ghana Police Service's cybercrime unit has broken up a group committing SIM swap fraud. This operation has led to several arrests.
SIM swap fraud happens when criminals trick your mobile phone company into transferring your phone number to a SIM card they control. This allows them to intercept calls and text messages, often to bypass security steps for banking and mobile money accounts.
Police report that a successful operation has dismantled this syndicate. The unit is actively investigating the full extent of their activities.
Authorities are working to identify other individuals involved in the network. Efforts are also underway to recover any stolen assets. The investigation is ongoing.
This action by the cybercrime unit highlights the ongoing fight against digital crime in Ghana.