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Cyber Security Authority; Ghana police arrests 65 individuals between May and July 2025
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has arrested 65 individuals during a series of joint operations aimed at dismantling cybercrime and online human trafficking networks across the country.
At a joint press conference held on Monday, August 4, CID Director‑General, Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor and the Acting Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Mr Divine Selase Agbeti shared details of four intelligence-led operations carried out between May and July 2025.
The operations targeted hotspots in Dodowa, Bortianor, Teshie-Nungua, and Sogakope, leading to the arrest of 65 suspects, 47 foreign nationals and 18 Ghanaians.
In the first operation at Ubuntu Estate in Dodowa on July 4, 25 foreign nationals were arrested. Twenty-three of them were identified as victims and later repatriated.
Two Ghanaian suspects are currently in custody. Security officials also seized 40 laptops, 30 mobile phones, and Starlink internet equipment.
On July 17, another operation in Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro led to the arrest of 16 people. Thirteen foreign nationals are being processed for repatriation while three Ghanaians remain in police custody. Twenty-two laptops and 11 mobile phones were retrieved.
The third raid happened on July 28 near Junction Mall in the Teshie-Nungua area, resulting in 14 arrests, 13 foreign nationals and one Ghanaian. Investigations into their activities are ongoing.
A final operation was carried out between May 29 and June 1 in Sogakope and Sege. Ten Ghanaians were picked up for allegedly impersonating Members of Parliament and other public figures online. The suspected ringleader, who initially fled, was later captured in Sege on June 1.
The CSA said these actions are part of a national push to strengthen cybersecurity enforcement and protect victims of digital crimes. Officials thanked the CID, international partners, and the public for their support.
The authority is therefore encouraging on citizens to report suspicious online activities by calling or texting 292.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Media reports claiming Cecilia Dapaah is cleared by FBI are false – OSP
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dismissed media reports suggesting that former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been cleared of corruption by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
In a statement, the OSP said its attention had been drawn to several misleading publications which claimed that the FBI “found no evidence of corruption” or that Mrs. Dapaah “had been cleared.”
The office stressed that these reports were false and a misrepresentation of its Half-Yearly Report.
According to the OSP, the report stated that no direct and immediate evidence of corruption had been found, a legal standard that is different from saying there was “no evidence” or that the former minister had been cleared.
The OSP explained that the case was earlier referred to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after investigations revealed strong signs of suspected money laundering and structuring, which fall under EOCO’s mandate.
However, the previous leadership of EOCO failed to act and returned the docket.
The new leadership has since requested and received the docket again.
The OSP urged the media to report with accuracy and remain faithful to official documents, stressing that responsible communication is necessary on matters of high national interest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Government Pays GH¢9.7 Billion Coupon Under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)
The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢9.7 billion as part of its debt obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the payment amounted to GH¢9,698,815,220.17.
This brings the total payments made under the programme this year alone to GH¢19.4 billion.
According to the minister in a facebook post, the payment shows government’s commitment to honouring agreements made under the DDEP and is expected to boost investor confidence in the economy.
He stated that government has also created two sinking fund accounts one in cedis and another in US dollars to help manage future debt payments.
These funds, introduced he said is in line with the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review and backed by the Public Financial Management Act, meant to ensure that upcoming loan obligations due between 2026 and 2028 are paid on time.
The Finance Minister assured investors and the public that all future debt commitments, including those under the DDEP, will be fully honoured without delays.
By: Jacob Aggrey
