Accra: 141 alleged mobile money scammers were apprehended during a down operation in Tobora and Lashibi

As part of efforts to clamp down on cybercrime, especially mobile money fraudsters, a total of 141 suspects have been arrested in an intelligence-led operation.

The Cyber Security Authority Ghana working in collaboration with the police on Saturday arrested the suspects at Tabora and Lashibi in Greater Accra.

The coordinated early-morning operation took place across key locations in Tabora and Lashibi.

According to the Minister for Communication, Digitalisation and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, a total of 100 were arrested at Tabora and the remaining 41 were picked up at Lashibi.

According to preliminary findings, the suspects are primarily Nigerian citizens, he said.

150 cell phones and 38 laptops that were allegedly used by the suspects in their fraudulent activities have been confiscated.

The house's landlord, who is accused of housing 100 of the suspects, has also been taken into custody.

According to him, forensic examination of the confiscated electronic devices is presently in progress, and those found guilty would be dealt with in compliance with Ghanaian law.

Source: Graphic Online