Also known as: CSA
Cyber Security Authority — Ghana's agency reporting on cybercrime incidents, issuing public alerts on scams, and coordinating national cybersecurity strategy with financial regulators.
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The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned the public about a growing cyber fraud scheme involving online hookups, where criminals lure victims into intimate interactions before using recorded videos to blackmail them. …
CSA warns of rise in online hookup blackmail, urges public to report cyber extortionJoy Online
… Albert Antwi-Boasiako; Chief Risk and Compliance Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Limited, Godwin Tamakloe; Deputy Director-General in charge of Technical Operations at the Cyber Security Authority, Stephen Cudjoe-Seshie; and Head of Internal Affairs at Hubtel, Ebenezer Boffour.
Banks, fintechs trade claims over regulatory burden as fraud risks growJoy Online
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has raised concerns over a surge in fraudulent online investment schemes, which have resulted in hundreds of victims losing millions of Ghana cedis. …
Ghana records GH¢3.4m losses from fraudulent online investment schemes in six monthsJoy Online
… Albert Antwi-Boasiako; Chief Risk and Compliance Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Limited, Godwin Tamakloe; Deputy Director-General in charge of Technical Operations at the Cyber Security Authority, Stephen Cudjoe-Seshie; and Head of Internal Affairs at Hubtel, Ebenezer Boffour.
‘Trust is a currency’: BoG warns fraud could derail Ghana’s push towards a cash-lite economyJoy Online
… He said regulators, the Cyber Security Authority and other public institutions must continue to manage higher-end risks, while service providers strengthen their systems. …
Financial literacy must become part of Ghana’s anti-fraud strategy – EconomistJoy Online
… The Bank of Ghana, the National Communications Authority, and the Cyber Security Authority can deploy mobile complaint desks on market days, partner with district assemblies to set up local financial ombudsman points, and require telcos to publish complaint-resolution data by reg …
Closing Ghana’s rural inclusion gap: A practical roadmapJoy Online
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned Ghanaians to be on high alert following a sharp rise in fraudulent online investment schemes that have cost victims more than GH¢3.4 million in the first half of 2026. …
Cyber Security Authority warns of online investment scams as victims lose GH¢3.4m in six monthsJoy Online
… Albert Antwi-Boasiako; Chief Risk and Compliance Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Limited, Godwin Tamakloe; Deputy Director-General in charge of Technical Operations at the Cyber Security Authority, Stephen Cudjoe-Seshie; and Head of Internal Affairs at Hubtel, Ebenezer Boffour.
BoG calls for industry-wide system to fight fraud across banks, fintechs and mobile money platformsJoy Online
… Other speakers include the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Limited, Godwin Tamakloe; Deputy Director-General for Technical Operations at the Cyber Security Authority, Stephen Cudjoe-Seshie; and Hubtel‘s Ebenezer Baffour. …
Digital Economy Forum launched to shape Ghana’s digital futureThe Chronicle
A Nigerian national operating a cement block manufacturing business in Accra has been arraigned before court following a joint investigation by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and the Ghana Police Service into an alleged transnational fraud scheme involving compromised US-issu …
Nigerian in court over alleged transnational POS fraudDerrick Van Yeboah, a 41-year-old Ghanaian national and leader of an international criminal syndicate, was sentenced to 85 months in a U.S. federal prison for his role in romance scams and business email compromise schemes that stole more than $100 million from victims.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Derrick Van Yeboah, a 41-year-old Ghanaian national and leader of an international criminal syndicate, was sentenced to 85 months in a U.S. federal prison for his role in romance scams and business email compromise schemes that stole more than $100 million from victims.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana has formally separated its Mobile Money operations from its core telecommunications business, creating Mobile Money Fintech Ltd. as a standalone unit effective March 31, 2026, to focus on digital financial services and comply with the Bank of Ghana's Payment Systems and Services Act. The restructuring allows the unit to raise capital, expand services, and attract external investors, while existing customer services and accounts remain unchanged.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The inaugural Ecobank-Joy Business Financial Dialogue Series was held in Accra on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, bringing together regulators, financial institutions, fintech operators and industry leaders to discuss how digital payments and financial technology can expand access to formal financial services among underserved communities.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched investigations into alleged criminal recruitment networks after 272 Ghanaian nationals were reported to have been drafted into the Russia-Ukraine conflict through fraudulent overseas employment schemes. The Foreign Affairs Minister said 55 of the reported cases involved Ghanaians who had died, while two others were being held as prisoners of war.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority has issued an alert over rising online scams in which cybercriminals alter contact details of legitimate restaurants on Google Search and Maps to defraud customers. The CSA recorded 112 cases between January and June 2026, compared with 61 cases in the same period of 2025, with losses increasing from GH¢84,592 to GH¢296,083.68.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A national initiative to strengthen cybersecurity capacity of community media practitioners will launch on August 3, implemented by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority, with Czech Republic embassy support. The project aims to equip journalists, editors, broadcasters and bloggers with skills to report on cybersecurity issues, combat misinformation, and promote digital safety.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority reported 112 restaurant and food-vendor impersonation scam cases between January and June 2026, resulting in financial losses of GH¢296,083.68, up from 61 cases in the same period of 2025. The CSA advised the public to verify contact details through official websites and verified social media pages, avoid unfamiliar payment links, insist on payment after delivery, and monitor accounts for unauthorised transactions.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority has urged organisations to view cybersecurity as a continuous process rather than one-time investment, stating that Ghana's strategy is built on collaboration among regulators and industry players. The banking and finance sector is one of Ghana's 13 critical national infrastructure sectors, with the Bank of Ghana coordinating cybersecurity within the financial sector alongside the CSA.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority says rising digital fraud cases are driven by criminals exploiting human behaviour through tactics like social engineering, phishing, and impersonation, which are easier and quicker than attacking secure systems.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cyber Security Authority has identified social engineering—using deception and manipulation to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information or transferring money—as the leading method used by fraudsters targeting customers and businesses. Fraudsters increasingly target people through impersonation of trusted brands and fake websites rather than attempting to breach secure digital systems.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Victims of restaurant and food vendor impersonation scams lost almost GH¢300,000 during January–June 2026, according to the Cyber Security Authority, with financial losses surging more than 250 per cent from GH¢84,592 over the same period in 2025. Cybercriminals manipulate restaurant listings on Google Search and Maps using fake contact details, then direct customers to make payments through mobile money or fraudulent links before disappearing without delivering food.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority has warned the public against fraudsters impersonating restaurants and food vendors on Google Search and Maps to collect payments for fake orders. Between January and June 2026, there were 112 reported cases with losses rising to GH¢296,083.68, compared with 61 cases and GH¢84,592 in losses during the same period last year.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
George Essandoh has complained to the Cyber Security Authority alleging that accounts operating under the names "wickedblogger," "wickedbloggergh," and "wickedblogger backup" have published false and defamatory content about him and his company SSL Refinery, including claims of fraud and abusive posts. He is requesting investigation into whether the activities breach Ghana's cyber security, data protection, or communications laws, and has asked for content removal, account restrictions, and possible prosecution.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy Attorney-General, said the state expects to close its case next week in the trial of former Cyber Security Authority Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and two others, accused of stealing GH¢49.1 million. He expressed confidence that prosecutors have presented strong evidence covering the source of funds, alleged diversion into a private account, and linked transactions.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Federal prosecutors allege Frederick Kumi, a Ghanaian national, used AI-generated video technology to pose as a fictitious woman and defraud elderly American victims of more than $8 million across over 80 cases. Kumi was extradited from Ghana to the United States on July 9 following his arrest in December 2025, and is charged alongside co-defendant Daniel Yussif of Accra.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
According to the Cyber Security Authority, Ghana recorded more than 3,200 cybercrime incidents between January and September 2025, with online fraud accounting for the largest share of reported cases. Mobile money scams, phishing attacks, fake investment schemes, and online impersonation continue to affect thousands of individuals and businesses across the country.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's rural inclusion gap requires concrete action beyond diagnosis: coordinated rural connectivity plans involving government, the National Communications Authority, telcos, and the Ministry of Energy; public-private partnerships to fund shared network towers and solar-powered agent points; and investment in training and compensating mobile money agents as frontline financial workers.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
e-Crime Bureau founder Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako says cybercrime losses are so significant that if cybercrime were a country it would rank among the world's largest economies; West Africa and Ghana carry a significant share of these losses. The warning comes ahead of a Digital Economy Forum examining how fraud affects confidence in Ghana's digital economy.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin says digital fraud must be treated as an economic threat, not merely a criminal issue, because it erodes confidence in digital payments and can slow growth, financial inclusion, and Ghana's transition to a cash-lite economy. He argues the "economy of fraud" has both criminal and economic dimensions, and law alone cannot solve the problem.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cyber Security Authority advises sextortion victims to report incidents rather than pay perpetrators, noting that payment does not guarantee private materials will not be released and may encourage further exploitation. The Authority says such extortion is an offence under Ghana's cyber security laws and encourages victims to seek professional support instead of remaining silent.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority has received numerous reports of mobile money fraud and is engaging with telecom companies and other stakeholders to identify gaps and develop prevention measures. CSA has held discussions with MTN and other operators about improving the mobile money ecosystem and adding layers of protection against fraudsters.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority has warned of a growing cyber fraud scheme in which criminals lure victims into intimate video interactions on social media platforms like TikTok, secretly record the sessions, and use the footage to extort money. The CSA says it has received several reports and worked with Ghana Police Service to investigate and arrest suspects involved in such extortion.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Banks and fintech companies disagree over who faces heavier regulation in Ghana's digital financial sector, with each claiming the other operates under lighter supervision. The Bank of Ghana's Head of Fintech and Innovation says the real concern is that fraud can spread across the entire financial system if any part is weakly regulated.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority reported 352 cases of fraudulent online investment schemes in the first six months of 2026, resulting in victims losing GH¢3,429,447. The schemes operate under various aliases using social media to advertise fake investment opportunities, often falsely claiming affiliation with established foreign companies and promising unusually high returns.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's Head of Fintech and Innovation warned that increasing fraud cases could erode public trust in digital financial services and reverse progress towards a cash-lite economy. He noted that 16,733 fraud cases were recorded across banks and payment service providers in 2024, up from 15,865 in 2023.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An economist at the University of Ghana warns that arrests and prosecutions alone cannot solve the country's digital fraud problem; Ghana must pair enforcement with stronger financial literacy and cybersecurity education as digital payment use grows.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's rural financial inclusion gap requires concrete action on infrastructure, mobile coverage, electricity supply, and training of mobile money agents, rather than vague corporate commitments.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority has warned of a sharp rise in fraudulent online investment schemes, reporting 352 cases and losses of GH¢3.4 million in the first half of 2026. Scammers use social media to promote fake investment opportunities under aliases of established companies, directing victims to pay via mobile money with promises of high returns that never materialize.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's Head of Fintech and Innovation is calling for a coordinated, industry-wide system to combat fraud across banks, mobile money operators, and fintech companies, arguing that separate systems are inadequate in an interconnected ecosystem. Ghana's digital financial sector recorded 16,733 fraud cases in 2024, up from 15,865 in 2023, with payment service providers accounting for the majority.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched the Digital Economy Forum, a national platform bringing together policymakers, regulators, business leaders, academics, and others to examine technologies, policies and ideas shaping the country's digital future. Each edition will combine documentary investigation with televised dialogue to address pressing issues in digital commerce, financial services, cybersecurity, and other areas.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →