The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has sounded the alarm over a surge in cybercrime in Ghana in 2025, warning of increasing risks to online safety and national security.
Reported incidents jumped from 1,317 in the first half of 2024 to 2,008 during the same period in 2025, according to CSA data. The most common threats include online fraud (36%), cyberbullying (25%), and online blackmail (14%).
Financial losses tied to these crimes have also risen sharply, climbing 17% year-on-year to GH₵14.94 million, with online fraud and impersonation alone accounting for more than 90% of the losses.
CSA Calls for Vigilance
At the launch of the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month on September 3, CSA Director-General Divine Selasi Agbeti stressed the urgency of prioritising online safety as Ghana advances its digitalisation agenda.
“Concerns over data security and online privacy are growing, which in turn breeds distrust and undermines national security efforts. This year’s awareness month will address these concerns and promote the ethical use of technology,” Agbeti said.
The campaign runs under the theme: “Building a Safe, Informed, and Accountable Digital Space.”
CID Urges Investment in Cybersecurity
Also speaking at the event, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), called for stronger government investment in cybersecurity infrastructure, legal frameworks, and law enforcement resources.
“The pace of technology demands sustained development. I call on the private sector to strengthen its defenses and report cases promptly. Silence empowers criminals, but collaboration helps us all,” she said.
The CSA emphasized that curbing cybercrime will require a joint effort between government, businesses, and citizens to secure Ghana’s digital future.
