The Accra Regional Police Command has apprehended three foreign nationals in relation to purported SIM box fraud activities occurring at the Sakumono Ramsar Site in Accra.
The arrests took place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as a result of intelligence-driven operations conducted within residential apartments in the vicinity.
The individuals apprehended have been identified as Timileyin Fakunle, aged 30; Begun Adedeji, aged 31; and Olamide Roheemot, aged 28. According to the police, the suspects were detained in separate apartments.
A search executed at the locations led to the recovery of numerous advanced electronic devices, SIM boxes, and various SIM cards that are believed to have been utilized in the alleged fraudulent activities.
During questioning, the suspects disclosed the names of two additional accomplices, referred to only as Mike and Kpalumi, who are currently evading capture. They also indicated that the purported leader of the group, known as Tomy, a Chinese national who remotely manages the SIM boxes, is also unaccounted for.
The police have stated that efforts are in progress to collaborate with the National Communications Authority (NCA) to facilitate the safe removal and technical analysis of the recovered items to aid ongoing investigations.
The suspects remain in police custody as inquiries continue.
In the meantime, the Accra Regional Police Command has advised the public to refrain from renting or subletting properties to unfamiliar individuals without performing adequate background checks. Property owners and residents are encouraged to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to the police.
The Command has reaffirmed its dedication to tackling cybercrime and telecommunications-related offenses within the region.
