Twelve Nigerians are currently in the custody of the Prampram Divisional Police Command, on charges of trafficking and cyber crime related offenses.
The suspects who also entered into the country illegally, were picked up from their hide outs after months of surveillance on their activities by the police.
The suspects, Samuel John 23, Akosi Buatsi 28, Happy Ebogum 20, Salami Shadrack 21, Julius Eluji 23, Michael Agli 30, Francis Edunuyi 21, Victor Osazi 22, Nosa Osunubum 27, Favour Edupolor 20, Albert Esawo 24, and Collins Osunubum 26, who are all Nigerian nationals, were picked up by the police on August 1st, from their hide out at the Emef Estate in Prampram.
Briefing the press, Divisional Police Commander, Chief Supt Foli Washington, said the arrests were effected after weeks of surveillance, following a report by six of the suspects, who had confessed to the police of being trafficked into the country last year by ring leader, Collins Osunubum, to work as cyber fraudsters.
According to commander, the six suspects had to escape from their masters and report to the police following the harsh treatment meted out to them, anytime they fail to collect monies from their victims.
He said items retrieved from the suspects, includes laptops and other gadgets used for their activities.
Chief Supt Washington, further advised Landlords and house owners to contact the police anytime they intend renting out their houses and rooms to foreigners, so they undertake the needed background checks, to prevent the influx of criminal minded illegal immigrants.
Meanwhile the 12 suspects are expected to be handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service for onward deportation.
Ghana| Atinkaonline.com| Philip Azu
