More than 100 individuals have been arrested this year for cybercrime-related offences, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed.
The minister made the revelation at the official opening of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra, stressing that the arrests were the result of enhanced collaboration between the Cyber Security Authority, security agencies, and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
“In just the last nine months, several suspects numbering in the hundreds have been arrested and detained under cybercrime investigations. This demonstrates our government’s resolve to protect citizens and secure our digital ecosystem,” he stated.
Mr George emphasised that the arrests are only the beginning, as the government, in collaboration with the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, is also establishing a specialised court to fast-track cybercrime prosecutions.
He further urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant, noting that cyber threats are growing rapidly as internet penetration surpasses 70%, with over 24 million active users in the country.
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