93 Nigerians arrested as Immigration raid uncovers fraud network in Accra.
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has rescued 73 victims and arrested 93 Nigerian nationals during a major anti-fraud operation targeting suspected internet crime networks operating in Accra.
The intelligence-led operation, conducted at the DEVTRACO Estate, led to the arrest of 91 men and two women suspected of engaging in internet fraud and violating Ghana’s immigration laws.
According to a press release issued on March 9, 2026, by the Public Affairs Department of the GIS, the operation was led by Deputy Superintendent of Immigration Newman Akuffo from the Service’s National Operations Unit.
The team raided six houses within the estate, where investigators said victims had been subjected to severe torture and abuse by the suspects.
During the operation, officers confiscated a number of items believed to have been used to facilitate the alleged criminal activities. These included counterfeit US dollar notes, fake gold bars, 82 laptop computers, 57 mobile phones and 17 television sets, as well as other household appliances.
Preliminary investigations by the GIS indicated that some of the suspects entered Ghana through unapproved routes, while others had overstayed the 90-day visa-free period allowed for nationals of countries within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Authorities said further investigations were ongoing at the GIS National Headquarters to determine the full extent of the suspected criminal network.
The Service also confirmed that the 73 victims rescued during the operation had been repatriated to Nigeria.
In the statement, the Comptroller-General of Immigration urged foreign nationals residing in Ghana to comply with the country’s laws.
The statement noted that the Human Trafficking Act, 2005 prohibits recruiting, transporting or harbouring individuals through force, fraud or abuse for the purpose of exploitation. Offenders convicted under the law face prison terms ranging from five to 20 years, while cases involving children or aggravating circumstances could attract life imprisonment.
It also reminded foreign nationals that under the Immigration Act, 2000, entering the country through unauthorised routes or overstaying a visa constitutes a criminal offence punishable by fines or imprisonment ranging from three months to two years.
The GIS said it would continue to intensify operations to clamp down on immigration-related crimes and protect vulnerable persons from exploitation.
