Cyber Security Authority says Ghana led rescue of 120 victims

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has officially dismissed claims that the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) led the recent "Operation Cyber Hunt," asserting that the mission was orchestrated and commanded solely by Ghanaian security agencies. According to the CSA, the operation was executed under Ghana’s established legal framework, with strategic control resting entirely with domestic authorities. The mission resulted in the arrest of eight suspects and the rescue of 120 individuals who were allegedly being trafficked for use in online fraud schemes. The operation involved a collaborative effort between several high-profile agencies, including the National Security Council Secretariat and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. While international partners such as the FBI and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) were involved, the CSA clarified that their roles were purely supportive. The Authority emphasized that foreign law enforcement agencies do not have the legal mandate to act independently or lead tactical operations within Ghana's borders. Targeting specific cybercrime centers within the Greater Accra Region, the task force was able to disrupt a major hub of criminal activity. In addition to the arrests and rescues, security personnel seized various digital devices and property suspected to be linked to cyber-fraud operations. The CSA noted that the individuals rescued were being held against their will and forced to participate in illicit activities, highlighting the intersection between human trafficking and digital crime. Moving forward, the CSA and its domestic partners intend to continue their investigations to fully dismantle the networks identified during the raid. The Authority reiterated its commitment to international cooperation but maintained that such efforts must always respect national sovereignty. This successful operation is seen as a testament to the growing capacity of Ghana's security apparatus to handle complex, transnational cyber threats independently.