Dr. Dominic Ayine says Ghana has recovered over $15 million from an international online crime syndicate that used cryptocurrency platforms to defraud citizens.
Addressing the Government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice said the recovery followed coordinated investigations led by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), working with other state agencies.
According to Dr. Ayine, investigators relied on Ghana’s existing laws to trace, freeze and retrieve digital assets concealed across foreign jurisdictions. He disclosed that on November 19, 2025, Zodia Custody converted the seized crypto assets and transferred $15,191,730.13 into EOCO’s exhibit account.
He explained that the criminal network deliberately targeted Ghanaians and laundered the proceeds through cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and USDT.
Describing the development as a major enforcement success, Dr. Ayine said funds that had been moved out of the country had now been returned. He added that processes are underway to identify victims and refund the recovered monies.
The Attorney-General said the operation underscores government’s commitment to tackling transnational cybercrime, strengthening oversight of the digital financial space, and upholding the rule of law.
