{
  "id": 14446325,
  "title": "Ghana repatriates 120 Nigerians trafficked for cybercrime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ghana-repatriates-120-nigerians-trafficked-for-cybercrime-14446325",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:32:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ghana-repatriates-120-nigerians-trafficked-for-cybercrime/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerians arrested during a recent cybercrime crackdown, authorities say the individuals were forced to work in cybercrime operations upon arrival. Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, announced the repatriation on X, expressing gratitude to the Ghana Air Force and Ministry of Defence for their assistance. Led by the Ghana Cyber Security Authority in collaboration with intelligence and security agencies from Ghana, Nigeria, the UK, and the US, the operation, codenamed Operation Cyberhunt, rescued the 120 Nigerians allegedly trafficked to Ghana. During the operation, security forces seized numerous digital devices, including 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connectivity devices, and four vehicles. Other high-value items, such as jewellery and ten Nigerian passports, were also recovered. Eight individuals are currently under investigation for potential prosecution, and Ghana's government pledges not to be a safe haven for cybercriminals under President John Dramani Mahama.",
  "summary": "Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerians arrested during a cybercrime crackdown, with authorities alleging that the individuals had been trafficked to the country and forced to work in cybercrime operations. Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, announced the development in a post on X on Tuesday, thanking the Ghana Air Force and Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ghana repatriates 120 Nigerians trafficked for cybercrime",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ghana-repatriates-120-nigerians-trafficked-for-cybercrime",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:22:55.000Z"
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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."
}