Cybercrime ringleader, 10 others remanded in custody

An Accra High Court remanded Hunus Nyaleke, 23, on Tuesday. He is the alleged ringleader of a recruitment scam.

This follows a bust by the Cyber Security Authority and Ghana Police. They targeted a group suspected of cyber-related crimes.

Nyaleke is accused of using images and names of prominent figures. He allegedly deceived victims into giving him their money.

Ten accomplices face charges for conspiracy and fraud. They are Noble Kordzo Kotoku, Godwin Zado, Prince Ayisi, Jonathan Elewodzrom (17), Richard Agbeyegah, Michael Adzokatse, Osward Awake Tetteh, Deborah Dzereke, Rita Fordzifa, and Jennifer Sokpe.

The court did not take their pleas. It granted bail to ten accused at GH¢50,000 each. They must provide two sureties earning at least GH¢1,000.

The suspects must also report regularly to the police.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Lawrence Kofi Anane led the prosecution. He stated that on May 29, 2025, intelligence led to a raid in Sogakope. This resulted in ten arrests while others escaped.

On June 1, 2025, intensified surveillance led to Nyaleke’s arrest in Sege.

The prosecution claims Nyaleke admitted to running recruitment scams. He used high-profile images and names to defraud victims.

The other ten accused denied involvement during questioning. They claimed they were at a friend's birthday party when arrested.

Prosecution confirmed that mobile phones and laptops were seized for forensic examination.