Nigerian national arrested in Ghana for international cyber fraud involving US banking cards

Adeleye is suspected of transnational cyber-enabled financial crimes linked to compromised United States banking cards. The investigation began on June 25, 2026, when a report was made regarding suspicious Point of Sale transactions at Haatso Shell Filling Station and Osu Total Filling Station, involving two Citi Bank debit cards issued in the US. Two fuel pump attendants were initially arrested and identified Adeleye as being involved in the fraudulent activities.

Adeleye was later arrested at Haatso Shell Filling Station, and a Beretta pistol with ammunition and a Citi Bank VISA debit card were recovered. A subsequent search of his office at Katamanso uncovered additional ammunition. Electronic devices were also seized from his residence in Oyarifa for forensic examination.

Adeleye admitted to using the recovered Citi Bank debit card, claiming it was sent to him by an individual in the US with an available balance of approximately US$10,000, from which he had used about US$8,000. Investigations revealed that Adeleye, along with accomplices, allegedly colluded with fuel pump attendants at various stations to process fictitious fuel purchases using stolen or compromised debit cards, receiving cash instead of fuel. The proceeds of these fraudule