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Ghana Immigration arrests 93 Nigerian nationals, rescues 73 abuse victims in major anti-fraud operation

Ghana Immigration arrests 93 Nigerian nationals, rescues 73 abuse victims in major anti-fraud operation
**Ghana Immigration Raids Major Internet Fraud Ring, Arrests 93 Nigerians, Rescues 73 Victims** In a major operation in Accra, Ghana, Immigration officials have arrested 93 Nigerian nationals and freed 73 Nigerians who were being held captive and tortured by the suspects. The operation, which was carried out by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), targeted a residential estate in Accra, where a sophisticated internet fraud network was discovered. The suspects, who are facing charges of internet fraud and immigration offences, were arrested during the raid on six houses within the DEVTRACO Estate. The operation, which was led by Deputy Superintendent of Immigration (DSI) Newman Akuffo, resulted in the recovery of several pieces of equipment believed to be used in the fraud scheme. According to reports, the victims who were rescued were being subjected to severe torture and abuse by the suspects. They have since been repatriated to Nigeria. Further investigations are ongoing at the GIS National Headquarters in Accra to uncover more details about the suspects and their activities. This operation comes as a stern warning to foreign nationals in Ghana, particularly those who enter the country through unapproved routes or overstay their visas. The GIS is reminding them that the Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573) and the Human Trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694) are in place to protect against such activities. It's worth noting that this operation is not just a Ghanaian issue, but also a regional concern. Many Nigerians are known to engage in internet fraud, popularly known as 'yahoo-yahoo', which has become a major problem in West Africa. This operation is a significant step in tackling this menace and bringing perpetrators to justice. The GIS Comptroller General has vowed to continue to crack down on such activities, warning that those involved will face severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines. This operation is a reminder that the Ghanaian authorities will not tolerate such activities on their soil, and that Nigerians who engage in such activities will face the consequences.
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