The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 93 Nigerian nationals for their alleged involvement in internet fraud and immigration-related offences following a major intelligence-led operation in Accra.
In a press release issued by the Service on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the suspects comprise 91 males and two females.
The operation, led by Deputy Superintendent of Immigration Newman Akuffo from the National Operations unit of the GIS, targeted six houses within the DETRACO Estate in Accra.
Officers rescued 73 victims who had reportedly suffered severe torture and abuse at the hands of the suspects.
Several items believed to have been used to facilitate the illegal activities were confiscated during the operation.
These included counterfeit US dollars, fake gold bars, 82 laptops, 57 mobile phones and 17 television sets, along with other household appliances.
Preliminary investigations by the GIS revealed that some of the suspects entered Ghana through unapproved routes, while others had overstayed the 90-day visa-free entry period.
The Service said further investigations are ongoing at its National Headquarters, while the 73 rescued victims have been repatriated to Nigeria.
The Comptroller-General of Immigration has urged all foreign nationals living in Ghana to comply with the country’s laws.
The statement noted that the Human Trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694) prohibits the recruitment, transportation or harbouring of persons through force, fraud or abuse for exploitation, with offenders facing between five and 20 years imprisonment, or life imprisonment in cases involving children or aggravating circumstances.
It also indicated that the Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573) criminalises entry into Ghana through unapproved routes or overstaying visas, offences that attract fines and prison terms ranging from three months to two years upon conviction.
