Pecohub Ghanaian authorities have arrested 32 Nigerian nationals in a major operation targeting cybercrime, according to a statement by Sam ‘Dzata’ George, a Ghanaian government official.
The arrests followed a joint operation carried out at dawn by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana in collaboration with National Security agencies. The suspects were reportedly apprehended in Kasoa Tuba, where they were allegedly operating a romance scam syndicate.
Mr George commended the CSA and security agencies for the operation, describing it as another “massive blow” against cybercrime in the country. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting security institutions in making Ghana an unattractive destination for cybercriminal activities.
“We will continue to support the Authority in its efforts to do more as we make Ghana an unattractive destination for cybercrimes,” he said.
Authorities have not yet disclosed further details regarding charges, prosecution timelines, or whether international cooperation—particularly with Nigerian law enforcement—will be involved.
The development comes amid growing regional efforts by West African countries to clamp down on cross-border cybercrime and online fraud, which has drawn increased international scrutiny in recent years.
