of operating a cybercrime and human trafficking ring, authorities said on Thursday. Police raided a building in a suburb of the capital, Accra, on Wednesday, where the victims — aged between 18 and 26 — were being held and forced to engage in online romance scams, the Criminal Investigations Department  said in a statement.

During the raid, officers recovered 77 laptops, 38 mobile phones, two vehicles, three television sets, and other internet-enabled devices from the premises. According to police, the suspects allegedly lured their victims to Ghana by promising them lucrative jobs and other opportunities.

“Upon arrival, the victims were coerced into engaging in online romance scams and other criminal activities,” the statement said.

Police added that all rescued victims are currently receiving medical care and psychological support, though it was not immediately clear when they would be repatriated to Nigeria. (Jamaica Gleaner)