The Ghana Immigration Service has arrested 27 Nigerian nationals believed to be engaged in cybercrime at Appiedu-Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
The Immigration Service carried out the arrest through intelligence gathered by the Enforcement Operation Department. Items found during the operation were 27 laptops and other internet accessories.
Speaking to the media in Kumasi, Superintendent Mohammed Manan said the suspects who are between the ages of 16 – 26 years were picked up on Friday at about 12:35 pm and identified themselves as Nigerians.
He disclosed that the suspects are being prepared for repatriation. “‘The Immigration Service is organizing a bus to convey them back to Nigeria before the end of the week.”
According to him, investigations revealed that the suspects entered Ghana through unapproved routes about a month ago.
He, therefore, urged residents in the Kumasi Metropolis to volunteer information on foreign nationals living illegally in the country.
Superintendent Mohammed also called on landlords not to rent out their facilities to foreigners for criminal activities.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM