FBI arrests over 130 alleged scammers in Ghana, uncovers nearly $10m in losses

The FBI has arrested or detained more than 130 people in Ghana in a crackdown on an alleged international scam operation that has so far been linked to nearly $10 million in identified losses.

Operation Blackout totals so far: -Roughly $17 BILLION seized -Hundreds of alleged scammers arrested -Thousands of trafficked workers freed -10,000+ Americans warned before losing their money -$670 MILLION in estimated losses prevented— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) October 8,Another takedown this week out of Ghana: -Nearly $10 million in identified losses so far -89 victims identified -130+ individuals arrested or detained (including victims who will be repatriated to home country) -300+ devices seized Investigation is ongoing.