Ghana repatriates 120 Nigerians rescued from cybercrime networks (movies)

Ghana has repatriated of 120 Nigerian nationals rescued throughout a joint operation concentrating on cybercrime networks within the nation.

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George introduced this in a submit on X on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, thanking the Ghana Air Force and Ministry of Defence for facilitating the repatriation.

George mentioned the operation, codenamed Operation Cyberhunt, was led by Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority in collaboration with intelligence and safety companies in Ghana, the United Kingdom, Nigeria and the United States.

He mentioned the 120 Nigerians had been trafficked to Ghana and compelled to work in cybercrime operations.

The operation led to the seizure of 136 cellphones, 130 laptops, web connectivity units, 4 automobiles and different digital equipments.

One of the automobiles was reportedly stolen from Canada.

The search staff additionally recovered high-value objects, together with jewelry and 10 Nigerian passports.

He added that authorities had been processing eight different people for prosecution.

He mentioned Ghana, below President John Dramani Mahama, would stay an unfavourable vacation spot for cybercriminals.