By: Ashiadey Dotse
The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Muntaka, has announced that the the Cyber Crime Unit has arrested 68 suspected cyber criminals and identified 108 victims during an international operation led by Interpol in August 2025.
Speaking at the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday October 1, 205, the Minister said the Cyber Crime Unit of the Ghana Police Service distinguished itself in Operation Contender Three, which involved 14 African member states working together to dismantle transnational criminal networks.
According to him, Ghana emerged as one of the top-performing countries in the exercise, seizing more than 885 electronic devices linked to cybercrime. He said the achievement, reflects government’s strong commitment to safeguarding the country’s digital space and protecting citizens from online threats.
Mr. Muntaka highlighted five key areas driving the fight against cybercrime: crime investigation and digital forensics, intelligence gathering and threat monitoring, capacity building and specialized training, public awareness and stakeholder engagement, and international collaboration.
He revealed that the Ghana Police Service, through its specialized Cyber Crime and Digital Forensic Unit, has made significant progress in tackling cases such as mobile money fraud, online impersonation, sexual extortion, and financial cybercrimes. A modern forensic laboratory has also been equipped to analyze seized computers, mobile phones, and storage devices to provide credible evidence in court.
The Minister noted that proactive intelligence gathering has enabled the police to track and disrupt criminal networks across borders. He further disclosed that the service is training investigators, forensic experts, and prosecutors in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority, academic institutions, and international bodies like Interpol.
In addition, Mr. Muntaka said the Chinese Ministry of Public Security has offered to share its expertise in cybercrime prevention with Ghana’s security agencies.
He emphasized that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, urging citizens to adopt safe digital habits.
The Ghana Police, he explained, continues to educate the public through outreach campaigns and partnerships with telecom companies, banks, and civil society to protect vulnerable groups, especially the youth, from online scams and exploitation.
