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  "id": 12896444,
  "title": "FBI says more than 130 detained in Ghana scam operation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/fbi-says-more-than-130-detained-in-ghana-scam-operation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T15:10:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/fbi-ghana-scam/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced that more than 130 individuals have been detained in Ghana as part of a global operation targeting scam networks. The operation, known as Operation Blackout, has identified nearly $10 million in losses linked to scams targeting American citizens. FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed these figures on X, stating that 89 victims have been identified and over 300 devices seized during the recent operation in Ghana. Some of those arrested are expected to be repatriated to their home countries. The investigation is ongoing as part of efforts to dismantle scam operations targeting American citizens. This latest operation follows several cybercrime cases in Ghana, such as the arrest of 39 people in August 2025 for suspected cyber-fraud activities and the extradition of Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, in July 2026 over a $8 million romance-fraud scheme. Operation Blackout has resulted in the seizure of approximately $17 billion in assets, the arrest of numerous scammers, and the release of thousands of trafficked workers. It has also warned over 10,000 Americans before they lost money and prevented an estimated $670 million in losses. The identities of those arrested in Ghana, the locations of the operation, and the specific institutions involved remain undisclosed. The investigation continues.",
  "summary": "The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says more than 130 people have been arrested or detained in Ghana in an operation that has identified nearly US$10 million in losses linked to scam activities targeting American citizens. FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed the figures in a post on X on Thursday, October 8, 2026, […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "FBI says more than 130 detained in Ghana over scam operation targeting US victims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/fbi-says-more-than-130-detained-in-ghana-over-scam-operation",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:28:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Over 130 arrested or detained in Ghana scam crackdown – FBI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/over-130-arrested-or-detained-in-ghana-scam-crackdown-fbi",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:57:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "FBI announces 130+ detained in Ghana over scams targeting Americans; $10m in losses, 300 devices seized",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/fbi-announces-130-detained-in-ghana-over-scams-targeting-americans",
        "published": "2026-10-08T14:16:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}