FBI Arrests Over 130 in Ghana Fraud Raid, Operation Blackout
On October 8, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the arrest of more than 130 suspects following a raid on a suspected fraud compound in Ghana, part of a global anti-scam initiative called "Operation Blackout." FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the operation aimed to dismantle international criminal scam networks. The raid resulted in nearly $10 million in identified losses, with 89 victims documented and over 300 devices seized.
Among those arrested were individuals who were also victims and will be repatriated to their home countries. In addition to the Ghana operation, Patel provided updates on Operation Blackout, revealing that approximately $17 billion has been seized overall, hundreds of alleged scammers have been arrested, and thousands of trafficked workers have been freed.
The FBI also warned over 10,000 Americans before they could lose money, preventing an estimated $670 million in losses.
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