Ghana lost more than GH¢19 million to cybercrime between January and September 2025, representing a 17% increase compared to the same period last year, according to new data from the Cyber Security Authority (CSA).
The revelation was made by Colonel George Eduah Bessi, Head of Law Enforcement and Liaison at the CSA, during a cybersecurity awareness webinar organised by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Describing the situation as “alarming,” Col. Bessi revealed that Ghana recorded 2,008 cyber incidents in the first nine months of 2025, a 52% rise from 2024.
Online fraud remains the most prevalent cybercrime, accounting for 37% of reported cases. Between January and September, the CSA documented 1,200 online fraud cases, 738 instances of cyberbullying, 507 cases of online blackmail, 390 incidents of unauthorized access, and 288 cases of information disclosure. Cyberbullying alone made up 22% of reported cases, disproportionately affecting women and young people.
Col. Bessi urged both individuals and organisations to adopt stronger cybersecurity practices as the Authority ramps up regulatory enforcement and public education to curb the trend.
“We are working hard to secure our first prosecution. Currently, I’m handling about 16 high-profile romance scams, including seven cases involving the FBI and three with UK authorities,” he revealed.
He commended the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation for its continued advocacy, adding that “the rising losses highlight the urgent need for greater cybersecurity awareness across all sectors of Ghana’s digital economy.”
Source: AdomOnline