POLICE ARREST 10 FOREIGN NATIONAL IN WEIJA FOR ALLEGED CYBERCRIME

Authorities in the Weija area of the Greater Accra Region have arrested ten foreign nationals for their alleged involvement in organized cybercrime. The arrests were carried out on May 28, 2025, in a coordinated operation led by the Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service, in partnership with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

According to police sources, the suspects—comprising nationals from China and Malaysia—were apprehended following a tip-off and days of surveillance. They are currently in custody and assisting law enforcement with further investigations.

During the raid, officials recovered a significant cache of electronic devices suspected to be used in fraudulent online activities. Among the items seized were more than 800 mobile phones, numerous laptop computers, and a large number of phone chargers and related accessories. These devices are now undergoing digital forensic analysis to extract potential evidence of criminal activity.

Preliminary assessments indicate that the suspects may have been operating a sophisticated and well-coordinated cybercrime ring targeting individuals and institutions both locally and internationally.

This operation is part of a broader campaign by Ghanaian security agencies to crack down on cybercrime and other illicit activities perpetrated by foreign nationals. Just months earlier, in December 2024, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) repatriated 97 foreign nationals found to be involved in various illegal acts, including cyber fraud and commercial sex work, especially within the Weija-Gbawe municipality.

Authorities have reiterated their commitment to intensifying such efforts and ensuring that Ghana’s digital space is safeguarded from criminal exploitation.