The Ghana Police Service has arrested fifteen Nigerian citizens in Kumasi. This action was taken by the Ashanti Regional Command. They are accused of running a fake Bitcoin investment platform.
The arrests happened at a location where the suspects were hiding. This hideout was in the Oforikrom Municipality.
Authorities state the suspects were involved in fraudulent activities. The operation targeted online investment scams. This is according to information from the Ghana Police Service.
Further investigation will be conducted into the operations of the alleged fake platform. The police aim to understand the full extent of the alleged fraud.
This incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat online financial scams within the region. Investigations into similar cases are continuing.
The suspects were taken into police custody. Legal proceedings are expected to follow.