The Ghana Police Service's Cyber Security Unit has arrested three Nigerian nationals. This happened in Accra for allegedly running a SIM box fraud operation.
The suspects were found with equipment designed to make international calls appear as local ones. This is a common tactic in SIM box fraud.
Police officials confirmed the arrests. They stated that the operation targeted illegal call rerouting.
SIM box fraud is a type of telecommunications fraud. It causes significant revenue losses to mobile network operators.
Authorities seized various items of electronic equipment during the operation.
The arrested individuals are expected to face charges related to telecommunications fraud.
The police continue to investigate the full extent of the syndicate’s operations.
This action is part of ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime in Ghana.