Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) have arrested 39 cybercrime suspects in a joint operation at Adom City Estate, Tema Community 25, Greater Accra.
The development, which was announced on Thursday, is a major crackdown on cybercrime networks.
According to the CSA, the suspects were captured after intelligence-led surveillance on Thursday, August 21. Three suspected minors were among those arrested.
It said, “The suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Thursday, August 21, 2025, following intelligence-led surveillance. Among those arrested were three (suspected) minors.”
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Suspected hub for cyber fraud
The operation targeted a suspected hub for cyber fraud thought to be active within the residential enclave. High levels of security were used during the raid, and laptops, digital devices, and other items were taken for forensic examination.
The police are holding the 39 suspects and will be prepared for court proceedings.
The crackdown is a component of a larger national strategy to combat financial scams, online fraud, and other cyber-enabled crimes that continue to impact people and organisations throughout Ghana.
The Cyber Security Authority urges the public to report suspected fraudulent activity and exercise caution.
FBI commends CSA in $100 million cyber fraud case
In a similar report, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana has received praise from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its outstanding work in a high-profile $100 million cyber fraud case involving Isaac Oduro Boateng, also known as Kofi Boat, and his associates.
The honour emphasises Ghana’s developing standing as a trustworthy ally in the international war on cybercrime.
Complex online financial schemes that preyed on gullible victims in several jurisdictions were at the centre of the case, which garnered international attention.
Due to the complexity of the fraud scheme, Ghanaian institutions’ knowledge and dedication were just as necessary as that of U.S. authorities, with the Cyber Security Authority being one of the most important partners.
The FBI claims that the CSA’s coordination efforts, technical advice, and investigative assistance were crucial in locating digital footprints, protecting electronic evidence, and ensuring the offenders were held responsible.
The suspects’ extradition and prosecution may have encountered significant obstacles without these contributions.
The praise highlights the strides Ghana has made in recent years to fortify its cybersecurity ecosystem.
Since its founding, the CSA has continuously sought to improve Ghana’s cyber resilience by fostering international cooperation, creating strong frameworks, and increasing institutional capacity.
This instance demonstrates unequivocally how those efforts have produced observable outcomes.