The Weija Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service has arrested 11 foreign nationals suspected of engaging in counterfeit money printing and cyber fraud activities at a residential apartment in Tuba, a suburb of Accra.
In a press release dated January 7, the Immigration Service said the arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation carried out on January 5, 2026. The operation was conducted by the Anti-Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Taskforce Unit of the Weija Sector Command.
According to the statement, officers raided the apartment after gathering intelligence indicating that it was being used for illicit activities. During the operation, the suspects were apprehended without incident.
Items retrieved from the scene include laptop computers, internet routers, mobile phones, fake United States dollar notes, and tabletop printers and photocopier machines. The Immigration Service said the items are being held as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.
The identities and nationalities of the suspects were not disclosed in the statement. Authorities say all 11 individuals are currently in custody and are assisting with investigations. No charges have yet been formally announced, and the suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The Immigration Service commended members of the public for their cooperation and support, noting that information from communities remains critical in combating transnational crime. It urged residents to remain alert and report suspicious activities involving foreign nationals to law enforcement agencies.
The Service also cautioned landlords and property owners to exercise due diligence when renting out properties to foreign nationals. It warned that harbouring illegal immigrants constitutes an offence under section 52(1)(b) of the Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573).
The statement said the Comptroller-General of Immigration and the management of the Service remain committed to protecting Ghana’s territorial integrity and enforcing immigration laws, particularly in cases involving organised crime and cyber-related offences.
Investigations into the case are continuing, and further action is expected once inquiries are completed.