800 mobile phones retrieved as police arrest 10 Chinese, Malaysian cybercrime gang at Weija
The Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has arrested ten foreign nationals for alleged cybercrime activities in Weija, Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, identified as Chinese and Malaysian nationals, were apprehended during a joint intelligence-led operation on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
According to a statement released by the Ghana Police Service, the operation resulted in the retrieval of over 800 assorted mobile phones, several computers, and numerous charging devices.
“The Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service, in a joint intelligence-led operation with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has arrested ten (10) individuals for cybercrime-related activities at Weija in the Greater Accra Region.
“The suspects, comprising Chinese and Malaysian, are currently in Police custody assisting investigations. Exhibits retrieved during the operation include over 800 assorted mobile phones, some computers and several charging devices. All the exhibits have been retained for forensic analysis to aid ongoing investigations,” the police statement said.
An image shared by the Ghana Police Service on social media shows the ten suspects, including a female, standing together in a room, dressed in casual clothing.
The Ghana Police Service and its partner agencies have intensified efforts in recent years to address the rising challenge of cybercrime, with the Cybercrime Unit playing a pivotal role in investigations and enforcement.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
