Ellen Agbavor
The IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team, has busted a human trafficking syndicate at Pokuase in the Greater Accra Region.
The operation was carried out by the Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team , supported by Combat Teams and the Surveillance Unit from Ghana Police carried out the on February 12, 2026.
The twenty – two suspects arrested are said to be involved in cybercrime activities.
Also the twenty – two suspects were picked from the primary location at Pokuase Afiaman, where the police uncovered a large – scale cyber fraud hub commonly referred to as “Yahoo Boys” base.
According to the police, suspects were found actively behind computer systems facilitating international their internet fraud activities when the police swoop in on them.
“Preliminary investigation further revealed a structured hierarchy within the syndicate, including individuals responsible for enforcing control and discipline over trafficked,” police report said.
The police believe the syndicate form part of a sophisticated trans – national criminal network involved in trafficking and cyber fraud, with indications that some of the younger suspect may themselves be victims of coercion and forced Labour.
The Police Service has reiterated its firm commitment to combating organised crime, protecting vulnerable persons, and ensuring that all individuals involved in human trafficking and cyber- related offences are brought to justice.
