Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Interpol

Also known as: Interpol Red Notice · the global policing agency Interpol

International law enforcement organization conducting global operations against organized crime, cyber threats, and human trafficking networks across Africa and beyond.

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August 2026
4 AugDaily Guide
The country loses an estimated $1.3 million from mobile money fraud in the first quarter of 2025, according to a recently released Interpol report. …
Ghana Loses $1.3m To MoMo Fraud – INTERPOL
4 AugThe Chronicle
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming cybercrime in Ghana, with young people increasingly falling victim to Deepfake-enabled sextortion scams that are inflicting severe financial and psychological harm, according to INTERPOL’s latest African Cyberthreat Assessment …
INTERPOL sounds alarm over AI-Driven Sextortion in Ghana
3 AugJoy Online
… The planned Vehicle Dealer Information System, which is expected to connect information held by the GSA, DVLA, insurers, Interpol and security agencies, could significantly improve traceability if implemented properly. …
Ghana’s used-vehicle import reforms are necessary, but the policy needs fine-tuning
3 AugJoy Online
… Earlier this month, QNET announced its formal endorsement of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Public-Private Partnership Framework Against Fraud, following its participation in the inaugural UNODC–INTERPOL Global Fraud Summit in Vienna. …
QNET reaffirms zero tolerance for human trafficking and fraud following reports from Côte d’Ivoire
3 AugJoy Online
… In its African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, INTERPOL warned that the rapid expansion of Africa’s digital economy has created new opportunities for cybercrime, prompting calls for stronger regional cooperation, improved cybersecurity capabilities and greater public awarenes …
Here are the 7 major cyber threats facing Africa, according to INTERPOL
3 AugJoy Online
Ransomware attacks, business email compromise (BEC), organised online scams and artificial intelligence-driven cybercrime have emerged as some of the most serious digital security threats confronting Africa, according to the latest cyber threat assessment released by INTERPOL. …
INTERPOL identifies ransomware, AI-powered scams among Africa’s biggest cyber threats
3 AugJoy Online
Ghana recorded an estimated $1.3 million in losses from mobile money fraud during the first quarter of 2025, as cybercriminals continue to exploit the country’s growing digital payment ecosystem, according to the latest INTERPOL African Cyberthreat Assessment Report. …
Ghanaians lose $1.3m to Mobile Money fraud in first quarter of 2025 – INTERPOL report
3 AugJoy Online
Artificial intelligence is enabling 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes across Africa, making attacks faster, more scalable, and increasingly difficult for victims and platforms to detect, according to INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. …
INTERPOL report finds AI linked to more than half of cybercrime in Africa
July 2026
31 JulJoy Online
… The digital platform will integrate data from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), insurance companies, Interpol, National Security and other institutions to enable real-time verification of imported vehicles. …
Flood-damaged, burnt and over-aged vehicles to be blocked under new GSA regime
30 JulJoy Online
… Greater regional cooperation Recognising the cross-border nature of the crime, the communiqué called for deeper collaboration among ECOWAS member states, INTERPOL and international partners through intelligence-sharing, joint investigations and coordinated law enforcement operati …
Trafficked Ghanaians should not be prosecuted for crimes they were forced to commit – Forum

Society

Ghana and INTERPOL combat transnational organised crime

The News

Ghana, working with INTERPOL and international law-enforcement partners, has made significant strides in combating transnational organised crime through joint operations that have resulted in arrests, asset recovery, victim rescue, and disruption of cross-border criminal networks. COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the CID, highlighted this progress while commemorating the UN International Day of Police Cooperation on September 7.

14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

Ghana and INTERPOL combat transnational organised crime
Ghana, working with INTERPOL and international law-enforcement partners, has made significant strides in combating transnational organised crime through joint operations that have resulted in arrests, asset recovery, victim rescue, and disruption of cross-border criminal networks. COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the CID, highlighted this progress while commemorating the UN International Day of Police Cooperation on September 7.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Six Nigerians extradited to US for alleged romance scams
South African police are handing over six Nigerians to FBI agents for alleged online romance scams targeting over 100 US women and defrauding them of more than 100 million rand ($6m). The suspects, arrested in 2021, are believed to be members of Black Axe, a Nigerian crime syndicate tied to human trafficking, internet fraud, and murder, and will face wire fraud and money-laundering charges in the US.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

Errand boy arrested in suspected murder of doctor and wife
Ghana Police have arrested 32-year-old Abraham Awendok, who worked as an errand boy for Dr Jesse Amuah and his wife, in connection with their suspected murder; the couple reported missing in April 2026 were found dead, and Awendok was deported from Dubai after fleeing with money belonging to the couple's mother.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Police arrest dozens, recover weapons in anti-robbery operations
The Ghana Police Service has conducted intelligence-led operations nationwide resulting in several arrests and recovery of firearms. Among cases highlighted was the arrest of a man in connection with the 2016 disappearance and alleged murder of a couple; remains were recovered and the suspect admitted to the murder during interrogation.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Banks, CSA launch 2026 cyber awareness campaign in Ghana
The Ghana Association of Banks and the Cyber Security Authority launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra, emphasizing banks' role as frontline partners in combating financial fraud through trust, intelligence-sharing with regulators and among themselves, and shared responsibility between institutions and customers.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

Fifty-eight arrested in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime
Interpol's Operation Jackal IV, conducted across 22 countries and six continents between November 2025 and June 2026, arrested 58 people linked to organised West African cyber-crime groups and identified 263 additional suspects. The operation targeted romance and investment scams, money laundering, and cryptocurrency fraud conducted by networks such as the Nigerian Black Axe group, including emerging tactics like sextortion targeting minors.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

QNET backs EOCO operation rescuing 33 Burkinabe trafficking victims
QNET supported an Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) operation on July 21, 2026, that rescued 44 foreign nationals believed connected to a travel scam syndicate, including 34 from Burkina Faso, eight from Côte d'Ivoire, one from Mali, and one from Nigeria. Following diplomatic screening, 33 Burkinabe nationals were repatriated on August 13, 2026, and handed over to INTERPOL Burkina Faso at the Paga Border Post on August 14, 2026.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

Goldman Sachs banker convicted of Ghana bribery and money laundering
Asante Kwaku Berko, a US-Ghana dual citizen and former Goldman Sachs investment banker, was convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn on all counts of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, violating the FCPA, and money laundering conspiracy for paying bribes to Ghanaian government officials in connection with a power plant project in Ghana. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Goldman Sachs banker convicted of Ghana power plant bribes
Asante Kwaku Berko, a dual US-Ghana citizen and Goldman Sachs investment banker, was convicted on all counts of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, violating the FCPA, and money laundering conspiracy for paying bribes to Ghanaian government officials in connection with a power plant development. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Ghana's digital economy hindered by unsafe cyberspace
The Chronicle editorial warns that criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence to commit sophisticated offences including digital sextortion, which INTERPOL identifies as one of the fastest-growing cyber threats in Africa, and argues Ghana cannot build a digital economy without addressing cybersecurity risks.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 4 August

Ghana loses $1.3m to mobile money fraud in Q1 2025
According to an Interpol African Cyber Threat Assessment Report, Ghana lost an estimated $1.3 million to mobile money fraud in the first quarter of 2025, as cybercriminals exploit the digital payment ecosystem through phishing, SIM-swap attacks, fake promotions and social engineering tactics. Interpol warned that artificial intelligence is making cyber scams more credible and called for stronger collaboration among law enforcement agencies.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
AI-driven sextortion scams target young Ghanaians, INTERPOL warns
INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report warns that artificial intelligence is fueling sextortion scams in Ghana, with financial losses among victims aged 18 to 24 increasing fivefold in 2025 as criminals use deepfakes to extort money. AI is now linked to 55 per cent of reported cybercrime across Africa, making attacks faster and more sophisticated.
4 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 3 August

Ghana's used-vehicle import reforms necessary but require policy refinement
Ghana's Standards Authority will enforce Pre-Export Verification of Conformity for used vehicles from October 2026, rejecting those over 10 years old or with major structural damage. While the policy aims to improve vehicle safety and transparency, an editorial argues that age-based restrictions alone are insufficient without broader reforms including affordability, financing, taxation, and consumer education.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
QNET denies involvement in trafficking, fraud networks in Côte d'Ivoire
QNET, a direct selling company, has condemned all forms of human trafficking and fraud, and categorically dissociated itself from individuals and criminal networks allegedly using its name in Côte d'Ivoire. The company reiterates that it does not offer employment, overseas jobs, migration services, visa assistance, recruitment services or investment schemes.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
INTERPOL identifies seven major cyber threats across Africa
INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 warns that Africa's rapidly expanding digital economy has created new opportunities for cybercrime, identifying ransomware attacks, business email compromise, organised online scam centres, mobile money fraud, and AI-enabled digital sextortion among major threats facing governments, businesses, and individuals across the continent.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
INTERPOL identifies ransomware and AI-powered scams as African cyber threats
INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 warns that ransomware, business email compromise, organised online scams and AI-driven cybercrime are among the most serious digital security threats confronting Africa, with South Africa accounting for 92 per cent of ransomware detections in 2025 and criminals increasingly targeting essential public services.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana loses $1.3m to mobile money fraud in Q1 2025
Ghana recorded $1.3 million in losses from mobile money fraud in the first quarter of 2025, with INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report identifying the country among African nations facing increasing cyber-enabled financial crimes. Fraudsters are using phishing, SIM-swap attacks, fake promotions and AI-generated tools to exploit mobile payment systems.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
AI linked to over half of Africa's reported cybercrimes
INTERPOL's 2026 African Cyberthreat Assessment Report finds that AI enables 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes across Africa, with cybercrime-related losses more than doubling since 2024 to USD 484 million, driven by AI-facilitated scams and automated social engineering campaigns.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Ghana blocks flood-damaged, burnt vehicles from October 2026
Ghana's Standards Authority will enforce Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) for vehicle imports from October 1, 2026, requiring all used vehicles to comply with national standard GS 4510 before shipment. The programme will prohibit importation of vehicles with major structural damage (flood-submerged, fire-damaged, twisted chassis), right-hand-drive vehicles, assembled vehicles, and those over 10 years old, aiming to prevent substandard vehicles and improve road safety.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Anti-trafficking forum urges Ghana to shield cybercrime victims from prosecution
An anti-human trafficking forum has called on the Government of Ghana to stop prosecuting victims of trafficking for forced cybercrime, warning that treating them as criminals allows trafficking syndicates to thrive. The forum urged state institutions to adopt a victim-centred approach and ensure that individuals rescued from scam operations are screened as potential trafficking victims before any criminal proceedings.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana civil society coalition to tackle transnational crime and trafficking
A coalition of civil society organisations will be launched in Ghana to combat transnational organised crime and the trafficking of young people into cyber-enabled scam operations across West Africa. The Ghana Civil Society Coalition Against Transnational Crime will be formally launched on August 12, 2026, serving as a survivor-informed platform to coordinate civil society action against trafficking for forced criminality and related transnational crimes.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

QNET endorses UN anti-fraud framework, partnership gains recognition
QNET has formally endorsed the UNODC-INTERPOL Global Public-Private Partnership Framework Against Fraud and participated in the inaugural UNODC-INTERPOL Global Fraud Summit in Vienna. The company's partnership with Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) was presented as a case study in public-private cooperation against organised fraud.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

US immigration judge grants Ofori-Atta status; Ghana case evidentiary standards diverge
A United States Immigration Judge in Virginia granted former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's application for adjustment of status, finding insufficient evidentiary foundation in the Department of Homeland Security's opposition, which cited criminal charges filed in Ghana concerning the Strategic Mobilisation Limited contract. The ruling highlights differing standards between US immigration adjudication and Ghanaian criminal prosecution.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

US immigration judge cites Interpol cancellation in Ofori-Atta ruling
A US immigration judge has rejected claims of criminal wrongdoing against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, citing Interpol's cancellation of a red notice against him and stating the allegations lack sufficient evidence. The judge noted Interpol's review described the matter as "predominantly political" and questioned why the US had not pursued extradition.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Irish police engage with Jordan on murder investigation
Irish police are coordinating with Jordanian counterparts in a murder investigation following the death of a woman in County Kerry. A man described as a person of interest has left Ireland for the Middle East, and Interpol and Europol have been alerted.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Four charged with concealing marijuana in parcel to Qatar
Four persons—three travel agents and a tiler—have appeared in an Accra court accused of concealing 4.6 kilogrammes of marijuana in a jute bag hidden among cocoa butter, kenkey and smoked fish for delivery to Qatar. The traveller arrested on arrival in Qatar is serving a 25-year sentence; the accused pleaded not guilty and were granted bail of GH¢100,000 each.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Abu Trica rushed to Police Hospital, lawyer denied access
Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica) has been rushed to the Police Hospital, according to his lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who says his legal team has been denied access to their client for over a week and authorities have not disclosed where he is being held. Barker-Vormawor warned he will file a habeas corpus application if authorities continue to deny Abu Trica legal representation.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

Woman suspected in Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities say Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, suspected of carrying out a parcel bombing in Monaco in June that injured a sanctioned Ukrainian businessman and his family, has been found dead with gunshot wounds in a forest near Kyiv. Two people, including a current officer in Ukraine's Ministry of Defence, have been detained on suspicion of her murder.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
$350m cocaine seizure destroyed after court order, prosecution continues
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak disclosed that cocaine worth over $350 million, seized at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast in March 2025 and hidden in a tipper truck, has been destroyed following a court order. The destruction does not affect the ongoing prosecution of suspects, who remain before court with their next appearance pending a new date.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

QNET calls for action against organised fraud in West Africa
The Chief Communications Officer of the QI Group highlighted the growing sophistication of criminal networks exploiting vulnerable communities across West and Central Africa at an EOCO–INTERPOL workshop in Accra, noting that fraud networks increasingly use deception and impersonation to target individuals seeking employment, education, travel and economic advancement.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →