The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has assured that the Ghana Police Service (GPS) is making significant strides in combating cybercrime, particularly mobile money fraud, online impersonation, sexual extortion, and other financial-related offenses.
Speaking at the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 1, at Burma Hall, Burma Camp, under the theme “A Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space”, the Minister outlined key areas in which the Police Service is advancing.
According to him, the GPS is intensifying efforts in five core areas: crime investigation and digital forensics, intelligence gathering and threat monitoring, capacity building and specialised training, public awareness and stakeholder engagement, as well as internal and inter-agency collaboration.
“It is gratifying to note that the GPS, through its specialised Cybercrime and Digital Forensic Unit, is far advanced in investigating a wide range of cases, including mobile money fraud, online impersonation, sexual extortion and financial cybercrimes,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
He further revealed that the Police Service’s modern digital forensic laboratory now has the capacity to examine seized devices such as computers, mobile phones and storage media—ensuring credible evidence is produced in court to secure justice for victims.
On intelligence gathering, the Minister emphasised the importance of proactive strategies in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
“In this fast-evolving landscape, proactive intelligence gathering and threat monitoring are essential. To this end, the GPS is employing cyber intelligence, open-source intelligence techniques, and internal data-sharing platforms to identify, track, and neutralise threats before they escalate,” he explained.
This proactive approach, he noted, has enabled the Police to uncover cross-border criminal networks, thereby bolstering Ghana’s digital security.
Additionally, the Interior Minister disclosed that the GPS is actively training investigators, forensic experts, and prosecutors in advanced digital investigative techniques to strengthen the fight against cybercrime.
Source:Africa Publicity
