The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested seven Nigerians for alleged involvement in cybercrime activities in Ghana.
The suspects were apprehended on September 26, 2022, after the EOCO raided a residence in Manhean, Obeyeyie in the Greater Accra Region based on intelligence.
According to Ghanaweb, the anti-crime agency announced on Monday that 21 people, believed to be victims of human trafficking from Nigeria, were also rescued during the raid.
“At the end of the exercise, 28 Nigerians suspected to be engaged in Prohibited Cyber Activities, were taken into custody.
“After our initial screening, 21 of the persons were determined to be victims of Human Trafficking from Nigeria to Ghana,” the official statement said.
The seven suspects have since been remanded by an Accra Circuit Court as investigations are ongoing and they are billed to reappear in court on October 17.
The suspects are facing a 24-count charge bordering on human trafficking, assaults and other organised crimes.