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Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerian nationals arrested during an operation targeting cybercrime networks, Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, disclosed.
George said the operation, dubbed #OperationCyberhunt, was led by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with intelligence and security agencies in Ghana, Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The 120 Nigerians had been trafficked to Ghana and forced to work in cybercrime operations, George said in a post on X.
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My sincere gratitude goes to the @ghana_airforce and the @modghana for facilitating the repatriation of 120 Nigerian nationals who were arrested during #OperationCyberhunt.
This sting operation, led by the @CSAGhana in conjunction with other intelligence and security agencies… pic.twitter.com/RjmAaYvHcD
— Sam ‘Dzata’ George 🦁🇬🇭 (@samgeorgegh) October 13, 2026
“My sincere gratitude goes to the Ghana Air Force and the Ministry of Defence for facilitating the repatriation of 120 Nigerian nationals who were arrested during #OperationCyberhunt,” he said.
The operation led to the seizure of 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connectivity devices, four vehicles and other digital equipment, according to George.
One of the vehicles was reported stolen from Canada, while investigators also recovered jewellery and 10 Nigerian passports, he said.
George added that eight other people were being processed for prosecution.
“Ghana under President John Dramani Mahama will remain an unfavourable destination for cyber criminals,” George said.
My sincere gratitude goes to the @ghana_airforce and the @modghana for facilitating the repatriation of 120 Nigerian nationals who were arrested during #OperationCyberhunt.
This sting operation, led by the @CSAGhana in conjunction with other intelligence and security agencies locally and in the UK, Nigeria and the US, led to the rescue of the 120 persons who had been trafficked to Ghana and forced to work in these cybercrime setups.
The operation seized 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connection devices, four motor vehicles, one of which was stolen from Canada, and other digital equipment. The search team also recovered high-value items, including jewellery and ten (10) Nigerian passports.
The team is processing 8 other persons for prosecution, and Ghana under President @JDMahama will remain an unfavourable destination for cyber criminals.
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For God and Country. 🦁🇬🇭
— Sam ‘Dzata’ George 🦁🇬🇭 (@samgeorgegh) October 13, 2026
