The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has rescued 57 Nigerian nationals and arrested five suspects in a major anti-human trafficking and cybercrime operation at Adom Estates, Community 25 in the Greater Accra Region.
The coordinated raid, which took place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, followed weeks of intelligence gathering by the CID’s Operations Unit on a transnational network suspected of luring victims to Ghana under false pretences.
Those arrested have been identified as Joel Nosa, Collins Rotimi, Shadrack Lulu, Austin Amahuaro, and John Uloko, all believed to be members of a criminal ring that trafficked young Nigerians with promises of employment and educational opportunities.
According to a statement issued by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer of the CID, preliminary investigations revealed that the victims, aged between 18 and 26 years, were coerced into online romance scams and other cyber fraud activities upon arrival in Ghana.
“The victims were deceived with offers of jobs and education, only to be forced into illegal online operations when they arrived,” the statement read.
Police retrieved 77 laptops, 38 mobile phones, two vehicles, three television sets, and several internet-enabled devices believed to have been used in the criminal enterprise.
The rescued individuals are currently receiving medical attention, counselling, and temporary shelter, while the suspects remain in police custody assisting with further investigations.
A senior CID official described the operation as a major breakthrough in Ghana’s ongoing fight against human trafficking and cyber exploitation, adding that international partners have been notified for collaborative follow-up actions.
Authorities have assured the public that robust measures are being implemented to dismantle similar trafficking rings across the country and to ensure justice for the victims.
“This operation underscores our commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and restoring dignity to victims of trafficking,” the CID said.
The case has since been referred to the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit and Interpol Ghana for further coordination with Nigerian authorities to trace the broader network behind the cross-border operation.
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