The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested more than 130 individuals in Ghana as part of a coordinated effort to dismantle an international fraud network. The operation, which has identified nearly US$10 million in losses linked to scams targeting American citizens, was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel on his X platform on October 8, 2026.
The arrests followed a raid on a compound in Ghana where law enforcement officials detained suspects involved in a sophisticated scam operation. The FBI described the network as a major source of financial fraud against U.S. Citizens, with victims reporting significant financial losses. The operation involved collaboration between U.S. And Ghanaian authorities, though details on the exact locations and methods used remain undisclosed.
This is not the first time the FBI has targeted fraud networks in Ghana. Previous operations have led to the arrest of several individuals linked to similar schemes. The current operation is part of a broader initiative to combat cross-border financial crimes. The FBI has not yet released the names of the arrested individuals or the specific nature of the scams involved. The case is currently under investigation.
