The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has assured that the Ghana Police Service (GPS) is making significant progress in tackling cybercrime, particularly cases involving mobile money fraud, online impersonation, sexual extortion, and other financial cybercrimes.

Speaking at the opening of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 1, at Burma Hall, Burma Camp, under the theme “A Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space”, the Minister highlighted key areas in which the Ghana Police is advancing.

He said the Police Service is advancing its work in five main areas, which are: crime investigation and digital forensics, intelligence gathering and threat monitoring, capacity building and specialised training, public awareness and stakeholder engagement, as well as internal and inter-agency collaboration.

According to him, the GPS is now well equipped to deal with complex digital crimes through its specialised Cybercrime and Digital Forensic Unit.

“It is gratifying to note that the GPS, through its specialised cybercrime and digital forensic unit, is far advanced in investigating a wide range of cases, including mobile money fraud, online impersonation, sexual extortion and financial cybercrimes,” he said.

He added that the modern digital forensic laboratory within the Police Service can now examine seized devices such as computers, mobile phones and storage media.
“This ensures that credible evidence is produced in court to secure justice for victims,” he explained.

On intelligence gathering, the Minister stressed the importance of being proactive in the fast-changing digital space.

“In this fast-evolving landscape, proactive intelligence gathering and threat monitoring are essential. To this end, the GPS is employing cyber intelligence, open-source intelligence techniques, and internal data sharing platforms to identify, track, and neutralise threats before they escalate,” he said.

He explained that this proactive approach has helped the Police uncover criminal networks operating across borders, thereby strengthening Ghana’s digital security environment.

The Interior Minister further revealed that the GPS is actively training investigators, forensic experts and prosecutors in modern digital investigative techniques to boost the fight against cybercrime.