Accra: 141 suspected mobile money fraudsters busted in dawn operation at Tabora and Lashibi
As part of efforts to clamp down on cybercrime, especially mobile money fraudsters, a total of 141 suspects have been arrested in an intelligence-led operation.
The Cyber Security Authority Ghana working in collaboration with the police on Saturday arrested the suspects at Tabora and Lashibi in Greater Accra.
The coordinated early-morning operation took place across key locations in Tabora and Lashibi.
According to the Minister for Communication, Digitalisation and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, a total of 100 were arrested at Tabora and the remaining 41 were picked up at Lashibi.
He said preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects are predominantly Nigerian nationals.
38 laptops and 150 mobile phones suspected to be gadgets the suspects used in the fraudulent activities have been seized.
The landlord of the house, who allegedly provided accommodation for 100 of the suspects has also been arrested.
He said forensic analysis of the seized electronic devices is currently underway, and persons found to be culpable will be processed in accordance with Ghanaian law.
