Authorities in Ghana have arrested 93 Nigerian nationals over alleged involvement in internet fraud and violations of immigration laws following a raid on a suspected cybercrime network in the capital, Accra.

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) said the suspects — 91 men and two women — were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation at Devtraco Estate in Accra.

According to GIS spokesperson Maud Anima Quainoo, the raid also led to the rescue of 73 individuals believed to have been victims of abuse and exploitation by the suspects. The victims have since been repatriated to Nigeria.

Officials said items recovered from the premises suggested a well-organised criminal operation. The seized items include 82 laptops, 57 mobile phones, 17 television sets, counterfeit US dollar notes, fake gold bars and other household appliances allegedly used in carrying out the fraudulent activities.

Preliminary investigations by the immigration service indicate that some of the suspects entered Ghana through unauthorised border routes, while others overstayed the 90-day visa-free period granted to citizens of countries within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

The GIS said investigations are ongoing at its headquarters to uncover the full scope of the network and warned foreign nationals in the country to comply with Ghana’s immigration and criminal laws.

The latest arrests add to a series of similar crackdowns targeting cybercrime operations involving Nigerian nationals in Ghana in recent months. In January, the Ghana Police Service arrested 53 Nigerians over alleged cybercrime activities and rescued 44 suspected victims of forced labour, while about 78 Nigerians were detained in separate operations in December.

Authorities say the recurring incidents highlight the growing challenge of cross-border criminal networks operating within the West African region.