Why cybercrime and human trafficking are becoming increasingly connected in West Africa
Cybercrime and human trafficking are increasingly linked across West Africa. Here's why investigators say digital crime is reshaping organised criminal networks.
Cybercrime
Ghana CID arrests 11 in Tema cybercrime probe as trafficking investigation widens
Ghana's CID has arrested 11 suspects in Tema during a cybercrime investigation that police say uncovered suspected human trafficking networks. Here's what investigators revealed.
Ghana Extradites Abu Trica to US Over Alleged $8 Million AI-Linked Romance Fraud Scheme
Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has been extradited to the United States after Ghana’s High Court approved his surrender to face fraud-related charges. US prosecutors allege he was part of an international romance scam network that…
Ghana court orders extradition of influencer Abu Trica to US over alleged US$8 million romance fraud
Ghana's High Court has approved the extradition of influencer Abu Trica to the United States to face allegations linked to an alleged US$8 million romance fraud investigation.
Ghanaian popularly known as “Dada Joe Remix”, extradited to the US, pleads guilty in US$4.4m romance fraud case
A Ghanaian extradited to the United States has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a US$4.4 million romance fraud case targeting elderly victims.
Ghana arrests INTERPOL, FBI-wanted cybercrime Nigerian suspect in international fraud investigation
Ghanaian authorities have arrested a suspect wanted by INTERPOL and the FBI in an alleged international cybercrime investigation, highlighting growing cooperation against cross-border digital fraud.
Kelvin Owusu Nkwantabisa Sentenced to 17 Years in US$38 Million Email Fraud Case
A US federal court has sentenced Kelvin Owusu Nkwantabisa to 17 years in prison for his role in a transnational business email compromise scheme that authorities said stole more than US$38 million from victims across the United States and abroad.…
