As part of our sustained efforts to combat cybercrime in Ghana, a joint operation by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and National Security was conducted in the early hours of December 13.
The operation targeted Tuba, a suburb of Kasoa, where 32 Nigerian were arrested for allegedly operating a cybercrime hub.
Several electronic devices were seized to support ongoing investigations.
“We remain committed to protecting Ghana’s digital space and will continue to work with our security partners to disrupt cybercriminal networks,” the Authority said.
In a related development, the Economic and Organised Crime Office and a multi-agency task force have carried out an operation which has led to the arrest of one of Ghana’s notorious scammers, Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng popularly known as Abu Trica on Thursday, 11th December 2025.
This is contained in a statement issued on December 12
“The EOCO team in an international investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), together with the Cyber-Security Authority (CSA) and the Office of the Attorney General undertook this operation,” the statement explained.
It added that, “The operation to arrest “Abu Trica ” follows several months of intelligence and investigations. “Abu Trica” was part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims in Romance Scams across the United States since 2023.
The criminal network used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. These victims were often elderly and engaged in romantic relationships with the perpetrators. The network gained victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretenses.”
EOCO said “Abu Trica” will subsequently be extradited to the United States of America to face criminal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy.”
“He faces up to 20 years in prison,” EOCO stated.
“EOCO wishes to congratulate its local sister agencies as well as the FBI for their collaboration,” the statement concluded.
