Reports states that seven Nigerians have been arrested in connection with alleged involvement in activities of cybercrime in Ghana.
Agents of the Operatives of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) arrested the alleged suspects after acting on intelligence to raid a residence at Manhean, Obeyeyie in the Greater Accra Region on the 26th of September, 2022.
As reported by Ghanaweb, the anti crime agency issued a statement on Monday stating that not less than 21 individuals, believed to be victims of trafficking from Nigeria were also rescued during the operation.
“The official statement said, “ At the end of the operation, 28 Nigerians suspected to be engaged in prohibited cyber activities, were taken into custody. After our initial screening, 21of the persons were determined to be victims of Human Trafficking from Nigeria to Ghana.”
The seven suspects have been detained by an Accra Circuit Court as investigations are ongoing and they are filled to reappear in court on October 17.
