The Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that Ghana has successfully recovered over $15 million from an international organised online crime network that defrauded citizens through cryptocurrency schemes.
Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, Dr. Ayine commended the collaborative efforts of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and other investigative agencies in safeguarding the nation’s financial interests.
“EOCO successfully used our local laws to freeze and recover virtual assets hidden in foreign jurisdictions. On November 19, 2025, Zodia Custody converted the crypto assets of the criminal enterprise and deposited $15,191,730.13 into the EOCO exhibit account,” he stated.
He explained that the criminal network deliberately targeted Ghanaians and laundered proceeds through digital currencies, including Bitcoin and USDT.
Dr. Ayine described the recovery as a major victory for law enforcement, emphasizing that “millions of funds looted out of the country have been successfully returned to our motherland.”
He further confirmed that victims of the fraud would be identified and compensated, noting that the recovery underscores the government’s commitment to combating transnational cybercrime, strengthening enforcement in the financial and digital sectors, and upholding the rule of law.
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