Kash Patel

Also known as: FBI Director Kash Patel · FBI Director Kash · @FBIDirectorKash · Mr Patel

FBI Director who announced the dismantling of a scam operation in Ghana under Operation Blackout in October 2026.

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April 2026
29 AprJoy Online
… Responding to the charges on Tuesday, Comey said: “I’m still innocent, I’m still not afraid, and I still believe in the independent federal judiciary.” At a press conference to announce the indictment, FBI Director Kash Patel said that as the former director of the agency, Comey …
James Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post

Society

CSA asserts Ghana led cybercrime operation against FBI claim

The News

The Cyber Security Authority has rejected suggestions that the FBI independently planned or executed a recent cybercrime crackdown in Ghana, maintaining that the operation was led and coordinated by Ghanaian authorities with international law enforcement support. The operation, called "Operation Cyber Hunt," resulted in eight arrests and the rescue of 120 people suspected of being trafficked for online fraud.

20 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

CSA asserts Ghana led cybercrime operation against FBI claim
The Cyber Security Authority has rejected suggestions that the FBI independently planned or executed a recent cybercrime crackdown in Ghana, maintaining that the operation was led and coordinated by Ghanaian authorities with international law enforcement support. The operation, called "Operation Cyber Hunt," resulted in eight arrests and the rescue of 120 people suspected of being trafficked for online fraud.
20 hours ago · The Chronicle →
FBI dismantles scam operation in Ghana, arrests 130
The FBI announced the dismantling of a suspected scam operation in Ghana under 'Operation Blackout', with more than 130 people arrested or detained and nearly US$10 million in identified losses. The operation identified 89 victims and resulted in the seizure of more than 300 electronic devices, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.
9 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 8 October

Minister warns FBI chief against downplaying Ghana's cybercrime role
Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George cautioned FBI Director Kash Patel against framing a recent cybercrime operation as solely an FBI effort, saying such framing could undermine future international cooperation. George emphasized that Ghanaian law enforcement and intelligence agencies led the operation with support from the UK's National Crime Agency and the FBI.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
FBI dismantles Ghana scam operation targeting US victims
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that a scam operation in Ghana has been dismantled as part of Operation Blackout, with more than 130 people arrested or detained, nearly US$10 million in identified losses, 89 victims identified, and over 300 devices seized.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Trump criticizes media at White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump took swipes at journalists at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, accusing many of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and criticizing "fake news," while the event celebrated press freedom following a shooting that had cancelled the previous dinner three months earlier.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

US Acting AG Blanche apologizes to Congress over Epstein files release
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche faced bipartisan questioning on Capitol Hill during his confirmation hearing, where he apologized for "mistakes" in the Epstein files release and fielded questions about his personal relationship with President Donald Trump and his independence from the administration.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

FBI arrests five men for planned White House UFC event attack
The FBI thwarted a plot to attack a UFC event at the White House on Sunday, arresting five men across four US states. The alleged plan involved striking nearby buildings with explosive-laden drones and firing on "high value targets," with a second wave of attackers intended to storm the White House gate.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

Iran-linked group claims FBI drone breach, threatens World Cup
An Iran-linked hacker group called Handala claims to have had access for months to FBI first-person view drones used for counterterrorism monitoring, and threatened to target the World Cup. The SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadist activity, said Handala published photos and footage claimed to be from the breach, though SITE disputed the authenticity of at least one video.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

Two shot in Secret Service encounter near White House
Two people were shot in an encounter with Secret Service near the White House on Saturday, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest after officers responded to a report of a person firing a weapon.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Suspect shot after opening fire near White House checkpoint
A person opened fire at officers at a White House checkpoint on Saturday evening and was shot and taken to George Washington Hospital. The suspect was identified as an emotionally disturbed person with a prior "stay-away order."
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

Former FBI Director James Comey charged with threatening Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been formally charged with threatening the life of US President Donald Trump over an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47". Comey has denied knowing what the numbers meant, while the Trump administration claims the image was a threat against the 47th president.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →