The operation, dubbed #OperationCyberhunt, was led by Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with local security and intelligence agencies and counterparts in the United Kingdom, Nigeria and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, George said the Nigerians had been trafficked to Ghana and forced to participate in cybercrime operations.
He thanked the Ghana Air Force and the Ministry of Defence for facilitating their return to Nigeria.
The operation also resulted in the seizure of 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connectivity devices, four vehicles and other digital equipment, according to the minister.
One of the recovered vehicles was reportedly stolen from Canada. Authorities also recovered jewellery and 10 Nigerian passports during the operation.
George added that authorities were processing eight other individuals for prosecution, although he did not specify the offences they were expected to face or clarify whether they were among those arrested during the operation.
The minister said the exercise demonstrated the government’s commitment to tackling cybercrime and preventing Ghana from becoming a haven for criminal networks.
“Ghana under President John Dramani Mahama will remain an unfavourable destination for cyber criminals,” he said.
The operation highlights the cross-border nature of cybercrime investigations and the role of international cooperation in identifying trafficking victims, recovering suspected criminal equipment and pursuing individuals linked to illegal activities.
Authorities have yet to disclose the identities of the repatriated Nigerians or provide details of the specific cybercrime activities they were allegedly forced to carry out.
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