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PHOTOS: FBI raids Ghana fraud centre, arrests 130 suspects

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has raided a suspected fraud compound in Ghana, arresting over 130 people in an operation codenamed ‘Operation Black Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-fbi-raids-ghana-fraud-centre-arrests-130-suspects/

PHOTOS: FBI raids Ghana fraud centre, arrests 130 suspects

The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a raid on a suspected fraud compound in Ghana, arresting over 130 individuals as part of their "Operation Blackout" initiative. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the operation via a post on his official X account. The raid, described as part of the FBI's global effort to dismantle scam centres, led to the identification of nearly $10 million in losses, 89 victims, and the arrest of more than 130 individuals.

Patel stated that the operation has seized over 300 devices. The investigation is ongoing, with the FBI emphasizing that these scam centers target American citizens and destroy lives. Patel also provided an update on the overall Operation Blackout figures, stating that roughly $17 billion has been seized, hundreds of alleged scammers have been arrested, thousands of trafficked workers have been freed, and more than 10,000 Americans have been warned before losing their money, preventing an estimated $670 million in losses.

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