Ghana Recovers Over $15 Million from International Crypto Fraud Network – Attorney General
Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine has announced that Ghana has successfully recovered more than 15 million dollars from an international organised online crime syndicate that defrauded citizens through cryptocurrency schemes. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, Dr. Ayine praised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and other investigative agencies for their coordinated efforts in protecting Ghana’s financial system. According to him, the criminal network deliberately targeted Ghanaians and laundered stolen funds through digital currencies such as Bitcoin and USDT. “EOCO successfully used our local laws to freeze and recover virtual assets hidden in foreign jurisdictions. On November 19, 2025, Zodia Custody converted the crypto assets of the criminal enterprise and deposited 15,191,730.13 dollars into the EOCO exhibit account,” Dr. Ayine disclosed. He described the recovery as a major breakthrough in the fight against transnational cybercrime, stressing that […]
