A landlord was arrested, together with 141 suspects, when the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) Ghana conducted a coordinated early-morning operation targeting organised cybercrime networks involved in Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams.

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Headquarters assisted the CSA in the intelligence-led operation, which was carried out across key locations in Tabora and Lashibi “this morning,” Saturday, December 27, 2025, according to the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology & Innovation, Samuel N. George.

“During the operation, 100 suspects were arrested in Tabora, while 41 suspects were apprehended in Lashibi, resulting in a total of 141 arrests,” he explained in a Facebook post.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are believed to be Nigerian nationals,” he also indicated.

He added that “law enforcement agencies also recovered 38 laptops and 150 mobile phones, suspected to have been used in the commission of cyber-enabled financial crimes”.

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The minister, who has declared a firm crusade to protect Ghana’s image by clamping down on cybercriminal activity, further disclosed that police also arrested a Ghanaian landlord who allegedly accommodated 100 of the suspects in his Tabora residence.

“Landlords have a duty to ensure that their premises are not used to facilitate or perpetuate crime,” he explained.

He noted that the suspects are alleged to have been involved in a range of criminal activities, including Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud, romance scams, sextortion, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and wire fraud.

Mr George said forensic analysis of the seized electronic devices is currently underway, and individuals found to be culpable will be processed in accordance with Ghanaian law.

He urged the public 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,” he cautioned, underscoring that he was working “for God and country.”