Ninety-three (93) Nigerian nationals, comprising 91 males and 2 females, have been arrested for alleged involvement in internet fraud and immigration-related breaches.
A statement by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) on Monday, March 9, 2026, noted that during the operation, 73 victims were rescued from the hands of the suspects.
“The intelligence-led operation, conducted by Deputy Superintendent of Immigration (DSI) Newman Akuffo from the National Operations of the GIS, targeted six houses within the DEVTRACO Estate, successfully rescuing 73 victims who had endured severe torture and abuse at the hands of the suspects.”
Items confiscated during the operations included counterfeit US dollars, fake gold bars, 82 laptops, 57 mobile phones, 17 television sets, and other household appliances being used to support their activities.
According to the GIS, investigations uncovered that some suspects entered Ghana through unauthorized routes, while others exceeded their 90-day visa-free stay.
“Further probes continue at GIS National Headquarters, and the 73 rescued individuals have been repatriated to Nigeria,” the statement explained.
The Comptroller General of Immigration urged all foreign nationals to comply with Ghanaian laws, referencing “The Human Trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694)” which prohibits recruiting, transporting, or harboring of individuals through force, fraud, or abuse for exploitation.
“Penalties include 5 to 20 years imprisonment (life for child victims or aggravating factors) plus fines,” parts of the statement indicated.
GIS further highlighted that under the Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573), entering the country via unapproved routes or overstaying visas is a criminal offense, and convicted offenders face summary conviction, fines, and imprisonment ranging from 3 months to 2 years.
Source: Christabel Opare
