Ten Nigerian boys suspected of fraudulent internet activity have been arrested by the Ghanaian police in a house at Ashongman Estate, Accra.
The suspects: Diamond Andy, 22, Benson Romeo, 20, Randy Samuel, 25, Kelvin Agho, 23, Osas Igbo, 21, David Okondu, 23, Praise Onyekwena, 22, Ohis David, 25, Duru Wisdom, 22 and Uyi Ighodaro, 24 were arrested with a plethora of evidence to be used against them.
Speaking on the incident, DSP James Aseidu, District Commander of Kwabenya Police Station, who led the operation said that Six internet modems, 54 different SIM cards, 9 laptops and 5 mobile phones were retrieved from them. He also noted that they had set up their operation in a room.
The Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP George Alex Mensah said; “The suspects are often not seen during the day and often move out at night everyday to have fun with friends.
“Police also discovered that the suspects do not work but lead lavish lifestyles in the area. This prompted the police to raid the said house to arrest the suspects,”