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Cyber Security Authority; Ghana police arrests 65 individuals between May and July 2025
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has arrested 65 individuals during a series of joint operations aimed at dismantling cybercrime and online human trafficking networks across the country.
At a joint press conference held on Monday, August 4, CID Director‑General, Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor and the Acting Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Mr Divine Selase Agbeti shared details of four intelligence-led operations carried out between May and July 2025.
The operations targeted hotspots in Dodowa, Bortianor, Teshie-Nungua, and Sogakope, leading to the arrest of 65 suspects, 47 foreign nationals and 18 Ghanaians.
In the first operation at Ubuntu Estate in Dodowa on July 4, 25 foreign nationals were arrested. Twenty-three of them were identified as victims and later repatriated.
Two Ghanaian suspects are currently in custody. Security officials also seized 40 laptops, 30 mobile phones, and Starlink internet equipment.
On July 17, another operation in Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro led to the arrest of 16 people. Thirteen foreign nationals are being processed for repatriation while three Ghanaians remain in police custody. Twenty-two laptops and 11 mobile phones were retrieved.
The third raid happened on July 28 near Junction Mall in the Teshie-Nungua area, resulting in 14 arrests, 13 foreign nationals and one Ghanaian. Investigations into their activities are ongoing.
A final operation was carried out between May 29 and June 1 in Sogakope and Sege. Ten Ghanaians were picked up for allegedly impersonating Members of Parliament and other public figures online. The suspected ringleader, who initially fled, was later captured in Sege on June 1.
The CSA said these actions are part of a national push to strengthen cybersecurity enforcement and protect victims of digital crimes. Officials thanked the CID, international partners, and the public for their support.
The authority is therefore encouraging on citizens to report suspicious online activities by calling or texting 292.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
