FBI Says Ghana Raid Led to 130-Plus Arrests, Detentions in Scam Center Crackdown

The bureau says its broader campaign against international scam centers has prevented an estimated $670 million in losses.

FBI Says Ghana Raid Led to 130-Plus Arrests, Detentions in Scam Center Crackdown

TL;DR

  • FBI operation in Ghana led to over 130 arrests and detentions.
  • Operation Blackout identified nearly $10 million in losses and 89 victims.
  • More than 300 devices were seized.
  • The FBI's broader campaign has seized roughly $17 billion in illicit funds, made hundreds of arrests, and freed thousands of trafficked workers.
  • Scam compounds target American citizens and destroy lives.