The United States Department of Justice announced that 19 people were arrested and 303 electronic devices were seized in Sasaabi, a suburb of Accra, as part of a global operation against online scam networks. The operation, named "Joint Disruption Week," also led to the removal of over 3.7 million fraudulent social media accounts and the rescue of more than 100 trafficking victims. Authorities in Ghana identified 117 victims of human trafficking who are awaiting repatriation to Nigeria. An additional 89 scam victims were identified, with reported losses of approximately US$8.3 million. The Ghana operation was led by the Cyber Security Authority, the Ghana Police Service Criminal Investigation Department, and the National Security Service, with support from international agencies. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations stated that 120 Nigerian nationals rescued during the operation were being repatriated. The operation seized 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, and other digital equipment. Eight other individuals are being processed for prosecution.
19 arrested, 303 devices seized in cybercrime raid in Sasaabi
Reported by GhanaCrimes Data Desk·1 min read

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