Crime & Punishment of Monday, 16 February 2026
Source: thechronicle.com
The Ghana Police Service has dismantled an alleged organised cybercrime and kidnapping ring operating from Devtraco Estate in Tema Community 25, arresting two suspects and rescuing 10 victims in a coordinated intelligence-led operation.
The suspects, identified as Robinson Endurance and Derrick Glory, were apprehended on February 2, 2026, following what police described as actionable intelligence pointing to the illegal confinement and exploitation of individuals for online fraud schemes.
According to a situation report from the Okpoi-Gono District Police Command, the operation was executed under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
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A joint team drawn from the Special Operations Area (SOA) and the Okpoi-Gono District Headquarters, led by ASP Grace Owusua Gyan, carried out the raid with the primary objective of rescuing victims, arresting the perpetrators, and disrupting ongoing cyber fraud activities.
“The mission was to rescue kidnapped victims, apprehend the suspects, and dismantle the cybercrime operation while ensuring the safety of both victims and officers,” the report indicated.
Acting on credible intelligence, security personnel stormed the residence believed to be serving as the group’s operational base.
The suspects were arrested without resistance, and officers discovered multiple victims at the premises.
Police said the victims had allegedly been coerced into participating in cyber fraud activities under duress.
They were immediately secured, removed from the location, and placed under police protection for further assessment and support.
A search of the premises led to the retrieval of several electronic devices suspected to have been used in the criminal enterprise. Items seized included 19 laptop computers, 20 mobile phones, and two WiFi routers.
Investigators say the devices have been submitted for forensic examination to help uncover the full extent of the operation, identify potential accomplices, and trace any financial transactions linked to the syndicate.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its resolve to clamp down on kidnapping, cyber fraud, and other forms of organised crime, particularly within the Greater Accra Region.
Officials noted that similar intelligence-driven operations would be intensified in other parts of the country as part of broader efforts to dismantle criminal networks.
“We remain resolute in our commitment to protecting citizens and uprooting criminal syndicates that threaten public safety and national security,” a police source said.
Authorities have also urged members of the public to volunteer credible information that could assist law enforcement agencies in combating cyber-related crimes.
The two suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with investigations, while the rescued victims are receiving the necessary care and support.
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