By Ghana News
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The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has disclosed that the Ghana Police Service is making significant strides in tackling cybercrime through the deployment of modern technology and advanced investigative techniques.
Speaking at the launch of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday, October 1, the minister said the police, through their Digital and Cybersecurity Unit, are handling a wide range of cases, including mobile money fraud, online impersonation, sexual extortion, and financial cybercrime.
“The modern digital forensic lab has been equipped to examine seized digital devices such as mobile phones, computers and storage media to ensure that credible evidence is produced in court to secure justice for victims,” he explained.
Mr. Mubarak further revealed that the Police Service is leveraging open-source intelligence techniques and an international data-sharing platform to track and neutralise cyber threats before they escalate. This approach, he said, has enabled security agencies to expose cross-border criminal networks and better safeguard Ghana’s digital infrastructure.
He also underscored the need for sustained investment in the fight against cybercrime, stressing the importance of both technological and human capacity.
“The fight against cybercrime demands continued investment in equipment and knowledge. The Ghana Police Service is actively training investigators, forensic experts, and prosecutors in modern digital techniques, working with academia, professional institutions and international organisations such as Interpol. The service is building a new generation of cyber experts, equipped to handle the most sophisticated tricks,” he noted.
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