Ghana repatriated 120 Nigerians rescued during Operation Cyberhunt, with Minister Sam George thanking the military for facilitating their return.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations in Ghana, Samuel Nartey George, widely known as Sam George, has officially announced the repatriation of 120 Nigerian nationals who were rescued and taken into custody during a major anti-cybercrime security operation.
Writing on his official X account on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the Ghanaian minister praised the military authorities, including the Ghana Air Force and the Ministry of Defence, for providing necessary air transportation and logistical support to fly the 120 individuals safely back to Nigeria.
The joint security swoop, code-named Operation Cyberhunt, was led by the Cyber Security Authority of Ghana alongside local intelligence agencies and international security partners from Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Officials revealed that many of the 120 Nigerians had been deceptively trafficked into Ghana with promises of legitimate job opportunities, only to be locked inside guarded compounds and forced under duress to run online romance scams and financial fraud schemes.
Expressing deep appreciation to the Ghanaian armed forces for assisting in the smooth return of the rescued individuals to their home country, Sam George praised the military for their swift action.
Commending the armed forces for facilitating the cross-border operation, Sam George stated: “My sincere gratitude goes to the Ghana Air Force and the Ministry of Defence, Ghana, for facilitating the repatriation of 120 Nigerian nationals who were arrested during #OperationCyberhunt”.
Explaining how the joint international security raid was carried out across suspected cybercrime hideouts in the Greater Accra region, the minister highlighted the multi-agency collaboration that led to the rescue of the young people.
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Detailing the combined efforts of security forces across borders, Sam George noted: “This sting operation, led by the @CSAGhana in conjunction with other intelligence and security agencies locally and in the UK, Nigeria and the US, led to the rescue of the 120 persons who had been trafficked to Ghana and forced to work in these cybercrime setups”.
Listing the extensive physical items and digital equipment confiscated from the raid locations by the searching team, Sam George revealed that law enforcement officers recovered hundreds of electronics and stolen assets.
Outlining the exact items seized during the raid, Sam George wrote: “The operation seized 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connection devices, 4 motor vehicles, one of which was stolen from Canada, and other digital equipment. The search team also recovered high-value items, including jewellery and ten (10) Nigerian passports”.
The Ghanaian communication chief made it clear that while the trafficked victims were sent back home, primary ringleaders and key masterminds behind the criminal operations are facing full prosecution in Ghanaian courts.
Warning that Ghana will strictly enforce laws against international fraud networks, Sam George added: “The team is processing 8 other persons for prosecution, and Ghana under President John Dramani Mahama will remain an unfavourable destination for cyber criminals”.
The operation highlights growing cooperation between West African nations and global law enforcement to tackle human trafficking and internet fraud.
Jennifer Baba is a journalist, international news correspondent, and writer at Moderncrux, where she covers artificial intelligence, fintech, emerging technologies, global politics, and international affairs. Based in Nigeria, she is passionate about transforming complex global developments into clear, engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.
