Ghana has lost more than GH¢19 million to cybercrime between January and September 2025, a 17 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to new data from the Cyber Security Authority (CSA).

The figures were disclosed by Colonel George Eduah Bessi, Head of Law Enforcement and Liaison at the CSA, during a cybersecurity awareness webinar organised by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation.

He said the data underscores the growing threat of online crime to Ghana’s economy and citizens. The country recorded 2,008 cyber incidents in the first half of 2025 alone, a 52 per cent rise from 2024.

Online fraud remains the most prevalent form of cybercrime, accounting for 36 per cent of reported cases. This includes mobile money scams, fake investment schemes, and phishing attacks.

Cyberbullying, which disproportionately affects women and young people, represented 25 per cent of all reported incidents.

Colonel Bessi noted that the Authority is stepping up public education and regulatory enforcement to curb the rising trend, urging individuals and businesses to adopt stronger cybersecurity practices.

He commended the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation for its ongoing efforts, stressing that such initiatives are critical to sanitising the digital ecosystem and preventing future threats.

“The rising losses highlight the urgent need for greater cybersecurity awareness across all sectors of Ghana’s digital economy,” he cautioned.