Ghana's Cyber Security Authority Denies FBI's Claims on Raid

Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has rejected claims from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that it independently led a recent operation against cybercrime in Ghana. The operation, known as "Operation Blackout" or "Operation Cyber Hunt," was planned and coordinated by Ghanaian authorities, with support from various domestic and international law enforcement agencies.

The CSA emphasized that the operation was executed within Ghana's legal frameworks and was not under foreign command. The operation, which took place following intelligence received on August 26, 2026, led to the discovery of cybercrime centres in the Greater Accra Region, resulting in the arrest of eight suspects and the rescue of 120 individuals suspected of being trafficked for online fraud.

The CSA acknowledged the intelligence contributions from the FBI and the UK's National Crime Agency but insisted on the accurate representation of the roles of all participating agencies.