The Government of Ghana has facilitated the repatriation of 120 Nigerian nationals who were rescued during #OperationCyberhunt, a major sting operation targeting organised cybercrime networks operating in the country.
Minister for Communication, Sam George Nartey, announced that the repatriation was made possible through the support of the Ghana Air Force and the Ministry of Defence.
The rescued individuals had been trafficked into Ghana and forced to work in cybercrime setups, highlighting the human trafficking dimension often hidden behind large-scale online fraud operations.
The operation was led by the Cyber Security Authority Ghana, in conjunction with other intelligence and security agencies both locally and from the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and the United States — underscoring the international collaborative effort behind the crackdown.
During the operation, authorities seized a significant cache of equipment, including 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connection devices, and four motor vehicles — one of which had been reported stolen from Canada. Other digital equipment was also recovered.
In addition, the search team retrieved high-value items, including jewellery and ten Nigerian passports.
The Minister further disclosed that eight other persons connected to the operation are currently being processed for prosecution.
Reaffirming the government’s stance, Mr. George declared that Ghana under President John Dramani Mahama will remain an unfavourable destination for cyber criminals, signalling the administration’s resolve to protect the country’s digital space and international reputation.
By Gifty Boateng