… Awuah was speaking in a yet-to-be-aired documentary, “The Trust Crisis,” ahead of the maiden Digital Economy Forum under the theme, “The Trust Crisis: Why Fraud Is Holding Back Ghana’s Digital Economy.” The thought-leadership platform, an initiative of Hubtel, will air on JoyNews …
… Antwi-Boasiako was speaking in a yet-to-be-aired documentary, “The Trust Crisis,” ahead of the maiden Digital Economy Forum under the theme, “The Trust Crisis: Why Fraud Is Holding Back Ghana’s Digital Economy.” The thought-leadership platform, an initiative of Hubtel, will air o …
… He spoke in a yet-to-be-aired documentary, “The Trust Crisis,” ahead of the maiden Digital Economy Forum under the theme, “The Trust Crisis: Why Fraud Is Holding Back Ghana’s Digital Economy.” The thought-leadership platform, an initiative of Hubtel, will air on JoyNews and Joy F …
… Dr Antwi-Boasiako was speaking in a yet-to-be-aired documentary, “The Trust Crisis,” ahead of the maiden Digital Economy Forum under the theme, “The Trust Crisis: Why Fraud Is Holding Back Ghana’s Digital Economy.” The thought-leadership platform, an initiative of Hubtel, will ai …
… Dr Antwi-Boasiako was speaking in a yet-to-be-aired documentary, “The Trust Crisis,” ahead of the maiden Digital Economy Forum under the theme, “The Trust Crisis: Why Fraud Is Holding Back Ghana’s Digital Economy.” The thought-leadership platform, an initiative of Hubtel, will ai …
… Bokpin was speaking in a yet-to-be-aired documentary, “The Trust Crisis,” ahead of the maiden Digital Economy Forum under the theme, “The Trust Crisis: Why Fraud Is Holding Back Ghana’s Digital Economy.“ The thought-leadership platform, an initiative of Hubtel, will air on JoyNew …
… Bokpin was speaking in a yet-to-be-aired documentary, “The Trust Crisis,” ahead of the maiden Digital Economy Forum under the theme, “The Trust Crisis: Why Fraud Is Holding Back Ghana’s Digital Economy.“ The thought-leadership platform, an initiative of Hubtel, will air on JoyNew …
… Bokpin was speaking in a yet-to-be-aired documentary, “The Trust Crisis,” ahead of the maiden Digital Economy Forum under the theme, “The Trust Crisis: Why Fraud Is Holding Back Ghana’s Digital Economy.” The thought-leadership platform, an initiative of Hubtel, will air on JoyNew …
… Asare was speaking in a yet-to-be-aired documentary, “The Trust Crisis,” ahead of the maiden Digital Economy Forum under the theme, “The Trust Crisis: Why Fraud Is Holding Back Ghana’s Digital Economy.” The thought-leadership platform, an initiative of Hubtel, will air on JoyNews …
… Bokpin was speaking in a yet-to-be-aired documentary, “The Trust Crisis,” ahead of the maiden Digital Economy Forum under the theme, “The Trust Crisis: Why Fraud Is Holding Back Ghana’s Digital Economy.” The thought-leadership platform, an initiative of Hubtel, will air on JoyNew …
Ghana Association of Banks CEO John Awuah says technology alone cannot protect digital finance users who expose passwords, PINs, cards and account details to fraudsters; he emphasizes that while banks invest heavily in cybersecurity and comply with strict security standards, users themselves remain critical to the security chain.
Ghana Association of Banks CEO John Awuah says technology alone cannot protect digital finance users who expose passwords, PINs, cards and account details to fraudsters; he emphasizes that while banks invest heavily in cybersecurity and comply with strict security standards, users themselves remain critical to the security chain.
Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, founder of e-Crime Bureau, says cyberattacks have become an existential risk for banks, fintech companies, e-commerce platforms and other digital businesses, which must invest in protection and early detection systems to maintain revenue, customer trust and operational continuity. A Digital Economy Forum themed "The Trust Crisis" will examine how fraud and cybercrime are affecting confidence in Ghana's digital economy.
The founder of e-Crime Bureau says digital fraud in Ghana flourishes due to lack of user awareness and weak institutional systems to detect and prevent attacks. He argues that stronger "capable guardians" — including awareness, systems, and capacity for fraud detection and prevention — are needed as more people use mobile money, banking apps, and online platforms.
The Founder and Executive Chair of e-Crime Bureau says social engineering remains Ghana's weakest link in fighting digital fraud, with fraudsters increasingly exploiting human trust, fear and ignorance through phishing, cloned accounts, fake officials and impersonation of trusted brands.
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.
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.
Godfred Bokpin, a professor of finance at the University of Ghana Business School, has cautioned the government against treating Ghana's digital finance ecosystem mainly as a taxation tool, arguing that digital payments and fintech platforms should first build an inclusive and productive economy, as prioritising tax could provoke negative market reactions.
Prof. Godfred Bokpin argues that while digital fraud is rising, Ghana should not slow its transition to digital payments because the overall benefits—financial inclusion, lower costs, convenience, and job creation—outweigh the risks. The key challenge is managing those risks rather than halting digitisation.
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.
University of Ghana economist Godfred Bokpin says increased digital payments could reduce the central bank's cost of replacing physical currency by reducing wear on banknotes and prolonging their lifespan, while also improving financial inclusion and lowering transaction costs.
As digital payments grow, criminals are following the money online rather than targeting physical cash, according to Prof. Godfred Bokpin of the University of Ghana Business School. The shift reflects how fraudsters now find it easier to target people through digital platforms than in physical locations.
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.
A University of Ghana economist says digital finance platforms are helping unbanked citizens and informal-sector workers enter the formal economy by lowering barriers to financial access, but warns that fraud-related mistrust could push users back to cash and undermine financial inclusion gains.
The Head of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana says financial institutions can invest in secure applications and cybersecurity systems, but fraudsters often bypass those protections by tricking customers into surrendering their passwords, PINs, and OTPs through social engineering tactics.