{
  "id": 5082747,
  "title": "Police arrest 68 suspects, seize 835 devices in Interpol cybercrime operation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/police-arrest-68-suspects-seize-835-devices-in-interpol-cybercrime",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T12:22:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/police-arrest-68-suspects-seize-835-devices-in-interpol-cybercrime-operation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with Interpol, has arrested 68 suspects and seized 835 digital devices as part of a concerted effort to combat cybercrime. Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, made the announcement during the launch of the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month for the Ghana Police Service and the law enforcement community. The operation also identified 108 victims and recovered funds totaling more than US$450,000, leading to a significant return of the stolen money.\n\nCOP Donkor emphasized the value of intelligence-led policing and international cooperation in dismantling sophisticated cybercrime networks. \"In one coordinated Interpol operation, the CID arrested 68 suspects, seized 835 devices, identified 108 victims, traced over $450,000 in losses and made significant recovery of funds,\" she stated. This operation is part of the larger strategy by the CID and its partners to identify, disrupt and prosecute cybercrime offenders. Donkor also highlighted the police service's commitment to enhancing its capacity to investigate technology-driven crimes, including improved digital forensics, cyber intelligence, and virtual asset investigations.\n\nShe stressed the necessity of stronger collaboration with both local and international law enforcement agencies due to the cross-border nature of cybercrime. \"Cybercrime may be borderless, but criminals are not beyond reach,\" Donkor affirmed. In a separate joint operation in 2025 near Tema, the Cyber Security Authority and the CID arrested 39 suspects, seizing numerous digital devices from what was believed to be a hub for cyber fraud. The CID boss reiterated the police service's dedication to fortifying partnerships and investigative capabilities to stay one step ahead of emerging cybercrime threats.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Police Service has arrested 68 suspects and confiscated 835 digital devices in a coordinated operation with Interpol as part of efforts to combat cybercrime.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "CID boss confirms arrest of 68, seizure of over 800 devices in INTERPOL cybercrime operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/cid-boss-confirms-arrest-of-68-seizure-of-over-800-devices-in",
        "published": "2026-09-02T11:36:45.000Z"
      }
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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."
}