Ghana working with global partners to tackle cybercrime – CSA

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana has announced that the country is collaborating with international partners and local security agencies to combat the rising issue of cybercrime. Public Relations Officer Benjamin Madro Avornyotse stated that the increasing prevalence of online fraud, such as scams and mobile money fraud, is a global concern rather than a localized problem.

The CSA is actively working alongside international law enforcement agencies and coordinating with Ghana’s own security institutions to address the issue head-on. Avornyotse emphasized that Ghana is not uniquely targeted by cybercriminals but is actively taking part in the global fight against digital fraud. The growing reach of online fraud has led to an international response, with agencies like the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) joining forces to tackle transnational criminal networks.

FBI Director Kash Patel recently revealed that Operation Blackout, which targets such networks, had resulted in nearly US$10 million in losses and 89 victims, with over 130 arrests or detentions in Ghana itself. The operation also led to the seizure of more than 300 electronic devices.