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Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerian nationals arrested during an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected cybercrime activities, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Sam George has announced.
The operation, code-named #OperationCyberhunt, was spearheaded by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with local security and intelligence agencies, alongside international partners from the United Kingdom, Nigeria and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Mr George disclosed that the 120 Nigerians had been trafficked to Ghana and compelled to participate in cybercrime operations.
He expressed appreciation to the Ghana Air Force and the Ministry of Defence for their support in facilitating the repatriation of the individuals to Nigeria.
The minister said the operation also resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of electronic equipment and other items suspected to be connected to the activities under investigation.
Items recovered included 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connectivity devices, four vehicles and other digital equipment. Authorities also retrieved jewellery and 10 Nigerian passports.
One of the vehicles seized during the operation was reportedly identified as having been stolen from Canada.
Mr George further disclosed that eight other individuals were being processed for prosecution. However, he did not specify the offences they are expected to face or clarify whether they were among those apprehended during the operation.
He said the exercise demonstrated the government’s resolve to combat cybercrime and prevent Ghana from becoming a haven for criminal networks.
“Ghana under President John Dramani Mahama will remain an unfavourable destination for cyber criminals,” he stated.
The operation underscores the growing importance of cross-border cooperation in tackling cybercrime, with Ghanaian authorities working alongside international law enforcement partners to identify trafficking victims, recover suspected criminal assets and pursue individuals linked to illegal activities.
Authorities have yet to release further information about the identities of the repatriated Nigerians or the specific cybercrime activities they were allegedly forced to undertake.
Further details regarding the eight individuals facing possible prosecution, including the charges they may face, are also yet to be made public.