The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, says the Ghana Police Service is making major progress in combating cybercrime through the use of modern technology and advanced investigative tools.
Speaking at the launch of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday, October 1, he explained that the Police Service’s Digital Crime and Cybersecurity Unit is actively investigating cases ranging from mobile money fraud and online impersonation to sexual extortion and financial cybercrime.
According to him, the establishment of a modern digital forensic laboratory has greatly enhanced the ability of investigators to examine seized devices, including mobile phones and computers, to produce credible evidence in court.
Mr. Mubarak added that the police are now applying open-source intelligence methods and tapping into international data-sharing platforms to track cyber threats, a strategy that has exposed cross-border criminal networks and strengthened Ghana’s digital security.
He emphasised the importance of sustained investment in both technology and training, noting that investigators, forensic specialists, and prosecutors are receiving advanced instruction in partnership with academic institutions, professional bodies, and organisations such as Interpol.
Author: Jasmine Adjei
Development journalist
