Operation Blackout: FBI Arrests 130 Cybercriminals in Ghana

The FBI announced the arrest of 130 individuals in Ghana as part of 'Operation Blackout,' an international campaign against cybercrime. Among the suspects, 89 victims have been identified in the United States, with financial losses nearing 10 million dollars, and 300 electronic devices seized. These arrests follow the extradition in July 2026 of a Ghanaian suspect involved in romantic scam networks, highlighting the shift of criminal activities to Africa. The operation has resulted in the seizure of approximately 17 billion dollars in fraudulent assets worldwide.