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PHOTOS: 141 Nigerians arrested over wire fraud, romance scam, s3xtortion in Ghana
141 Nigerian nationals have been arrested over their alleged involvement in cyber-crime, including mobile money fraud, romance scam, s3xtortion and business email compromise scams in Ghana.
The arrests were made in the early hours of Saturday, December 27, 2025 following a coordinated intelligence-led swoop in the Lashibi and Tabora suburbs of Accra.
The arrests followed a coordinated early-morning operation carried out by the Cyber Security Authority of Ghana in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, National Security and the Ghana Immigration Service.
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samul Nartey George, who made the announcement in a statement said 100 suspects were arrested in Tabora while 41 others were picked up in Lashibi, all of whom are believed to be Nigerian nationals.
Law enforcement agencies also recovered 38 laptops and 150 mobile phones suspected to have been used in perpetrating cyber-related financial crimes.
He disclosed that during the operation, a Ghanaian landlord who allegedly accommodated about 100 of the suspects in his house was also arrested.
The suspects were allegedly involved in offences including mobile money fraud, romance scams, sextortion, business email compromise and wire fraud.
“This morning, the Cyber Security Authority Ghana, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service HQ, conducted a coordinated early-morning operation targeting organised cybercrime networks involved in Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams,” the statement read.
The intelligence-led operation was carried out across key locations in Tabora and Lashibi. During the operation, 100 suspects were arrested in Tabora, while 41 suspects were apprehended in Lashibi, resulting in a total of 141 arrests.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are believed to be Nigerian nationals. Law enforcement agencies also recovered 38 laptops and 150 mobile phones, suspected to have been used in the commission of cyber-enabled financial crimes.
“The team also arrested the Ghanaian landlord who accommodated 100 of the suspects in his house. Landlords have a duty to ensure that their premises are not used to facilitate or perpetuate crime.
“The suspects are alleged to have been involved in several criminal activities, including: Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud, Romance scams, Sextortion, Business Email Compromise (BEC) Wire fraud.
“Forensic analysis of the seized devices is underway, and individuals found to be culpable will be processed in accordance with Ghanaian law.
“The public is urged to remain vigilant, report suspicious digital activities, and continue to support national efforts to combat cybercrime.
“Ghana remains welcoming to all of our friends and neighbours interested in legitimate enterprise. However, if you are interested in committing a cybercrime, we will find you, arrest you, and deal with you decisively according to our laws.”
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Seven persons have been arraigned before the Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting in Ikeja Magisterial District for allegedly assaulting enforcement operatives of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) during an environmental enforcement operation.
The defendants, Olamilekan Abdullahi (21), Akeem Olamilekan (24), Frank Tom (25), Sakiru Jamiu (20), Emmanuel Abiodun (41), Olarewanju Onyowale (35) and Taiwo Yusuf (30), were apprehended by LAWMA enforcement personnel on March 8, 2026, within the Moshalashi Jimoh axis in Lagos Island during routine monitoring against indiscriminate waste disposal.
They were subsequently arraigned on March 10, 2026, before the Special Offences (Mobile) Court, Ikeja, in the matter of Attorney General of Lagos State v. Olamilekan Abdullahi & 6 Others.
The prosecution charged the defendants on a five-count charge bordering on conduct likely to cause breach of peace, indiscriminate dumping of refuse at an unapproved location, failure to patronise an approved Private Sector Participant (PSP) waste operator, obstruction of officers in the discharge of their duties, and assault.
All seven defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read before the court.
The court thereafter adjourned the case to April 24, 2026, for trial and admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of N200,000 each with two responsible sureties, one of whom must be a recognised community leader while the other must be a gainfully employed relative.
Pending the fulfilment of the bail conditions, the defendants were remanded in a correctional facility.
LAWMA warns that obstruction or assault of enforcement personnel constitutes a serious offence under the laws of Lagos State, reiterating that acts capable of undermining environmental enforcement operations would be firmly addressed through appropriate legal channels.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared a 40-year-old Chinese national, Peiyuan Niu, wanted over his alleged involvement in a fraud case.
The commission made this known in a notice shared on its official X handle on Tuesday, stating that Niu is being sought in connection with an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretense.
According to the EFCC, the suspect’s last known address is 111, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos State.
In the notice signed by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the commission called on members of the public to assist with useful information that could lead to the suspect’s arrest.
“The public is hereby notified that Peiyuan Niu, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence,” the notice read.
The commission urged anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to contact its offices across the country, including those in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, or Abuja.
The EFCC also asked the public to reach the agency through 08093322644, or report to the nearest police station or other security agencies.
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