The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested 26 suspects linked to cybercrime, human trafficking and related offences in a major intelligence-led operation, while rescuing 33 victims across different parts of the country.
According to the Director-General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the coordinated operation was carried out on July 3, 2026, following intelligence gathered by the police.
Speaking to the media, she disclosed that officers arrested 10 suspects at Mataheko-Afienya, where nine victims were rescued. Another 11 suspects were picked up at Fafa, leading to the rescue of six victims.
The operation continued at Kwabenya, where police arrested five suspects and rescued 18 victims.
Police identified some of the suspects as Collins Francis Olayi Ojo, Matthew Balogun, Jahil Belu, Abdul Rahman Ofizi, Talent Sinivi, Ray Morrison, Lawal Abdul Azizi, David Ogogona, Gift Prince, and Kingsley Honest.
Investigators said the suspects were arrested in an apartment believed to have served as the group’s operational base.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Collins Francis Olayi Ojo is the alleged coordinator and leader of the syndicate. He is accused of facilitating the movement of nine Nigerians into Ghana by road and allegedly directing them into cyber fraud and other criminal activities.
During the raid, police retrieved 28 laptops and nine mobile phones, all of which have been seized for forensic examination as investigations continue.
The Ghana Police Service says efforts are ongoing to dismantle the criminal network and bring all those involved to justice.
By Maurice Otoo
