EFCC Investigates 24 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Extradited From Ghana

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission reports that it has initiated an inquiry into the suspected participation of 24 Nigerian individuals in online scam operations within Ghana.

According to an announcement made by the EFCC on Monday, the individuals in question were among the 231 Nigerian citizens who were returned from Ghana on Friday.

The statement indicated that the 24 suspects were apprehended by the Ghana Economic and Organized Crime Office on April 17 at Kumsark Estate located in Oyarifa, which is an outer district of Accra.

The suspects were later transferred to the EFCC by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking inPersons based in Lagos.

As stated by the Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Lagos Zonal Command, Comfort Agboko, "The agency was informed on April 25, 2025, about a group consisting of 231 Nigerians—comprising 24 suspected individuals and 207 victims—who were returned from Ghana by EOCO after being detained on April 17, 2025, due to allegations of participating in online scams."

Initial inquiries conducted by NAPTIP indicated that these individuals were involved in various cybercrimes such as romance scams, phishing activities, and illicit online transactions. Some cases appear to be linked with broader cybercrime organizations.

This collaboration has previously produced substantial outcomes, such as a comparable case transferred to your Commission in 2022, resulting in the convictions of four individuals involved in Advanced Fee Fraud.

The ongoing transfer is an extension of this collaboration, as NAPTIP utilizes EFCC’s proficiency in investigating financial crimes to guarantee comprehensive prosecution of the accused individuals.

During his statement, Ahmed Ghali from the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the EFCC mentioned that the organization will carry out an extensive probe into how deeply implicated the accused parties are in the suspected scam operations.

He stated, "Representing the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, I am now taking charge of the 24 accused individuals, along with 276 laptops, 118 cellphones, 12 National Identification Numbers (NIN), two voter IDs, two driving licenses, 10 ATM cards, and five COVID-19 vaccination certificates."

I can guarantee that we will thoroughly examine this issue. You should also rest assured that justice will prevail and those responsible will face consequences.

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