Ghana has deported 120 Nigerian nationals following a major crackdown on suspected cybercrime operations in the country.
The Nigerians were allegedly trafficked into Ghana and forced to participate in online fraud activities, according to reports on the operation.
The crackdown involved security agencies from Ghana, Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States, highlighting international cooperation in tackling suspected cybercrime and human trafficking networks.
During the operation, authorities reportedly recovered 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet devices, four vehicles, jewellery and 10 Nigerian passports.
One of the vehicles recovered during the exercise was reportedly identified as having been stolen from Canada.
The operation forms part of broader efforts by security agencies to dismantle suspected cybercrime networks, investigate human trafficking allegations and apprehend individuals involved in online fraud.
The deportation of the 120 Nigerians follows the operation, although further details regarding the identities of those affected, the circumstances surrounding their alleged trafficking and any possible prosecutions were not immediately available.
