More than 10 suspected key figures linked to scam centre operations uncovered in Ghana have been arrested and remanded, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has disclosed.
The Authority’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Madro Avornyotse, said investigations were ongoing to determine the full scale of the alleged criminal activities and identify other individuals connected to the operations.
Speaking during an interview on Monday, October 12, 2026, Mr Avornyotse said law enforcement agencies had seized several electronic devices, including mobile phones and laptops, for forensic examination.
He explained that the analysis of the devices could provide further evidence and help investigators uncover the networks behind the suspected scams.
The arrests follow an announcement by FBI Director Kash Patel that a scam operation in Ghana had been dismantled under the bureau’s global Operation Blackout, which targets transnational fraud networks.
In a post on X on Thursday, October 8, Mr Patel said the operation had identified nearly US$10 million in losses involving 89 victims. He added that more than 130 people had been arrested or detained, while over 300 electronic devices had been seized.
The CSA has also cautioned that not everyone found at the suspected scam centres may have been involved willingly. According to the Authority, some individuals were allegedly lured to Ghana with promises of employment before being forced to participate in fraudulent online activities.
Mr Avornyotse said authorities were working to distinguish the suspected perpetrators from those considered victims.
Some of the individuals identified as victims are expected to be repatriated to their respective countries as investigations continue.
