Ghana lost an estimated GH¢209.7 million to cybercrime between January and September 2026, the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr Divine Selasi Agbeti, has disclosed.
Speaking at the 5th Cyber Secure Volta Regional Conference in Ho, Dr Agbeti said the Authority recorded 4,938 incidents within the period. This compares to 4,604 incidents with losses of over GH¢22.5 million in 2025. He described the sharp rise as worrying and urged individuals, businesses and public institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity practices.
According to him, the reported figures are only a fraction of the actual cases, as many victims fail to report due to embarrassment and fear of ridicule. He said victims of online fraud, blackmail, cyberbullying and extortion must be encouraged to report to enable investigations and prevent further victimisation.
Dr Agbeti noted that human error and social engineering account for a significant number of cases, stressing the need for public education and responsible online behaviour. He announced plans by the CSA to establish an office in the Volta Region before the end of 2026 to support law enforcement in tackling cybercrime.
He said government and the CSA are determined to ensure Ghana does not become a safe haven for cybercriminals, adding that several arrests and prosecutions have been made since 2025, including operations in the Volta Region.
He cautioned residents against harbouring cybercriminals and urged them to report suspicious activities, such as unusual accommodation and unexplained wealth. He also advised landlords to conduct due diligence before renting out properties and urged the public to report suspected cases via the CSA’s 24-hour short code 292.
On digital finance, Dr Agbeti cautioned users of mobile money, internet banking and digital wallets to be wary of suspicious investment schemes promising unrealistic returns and to verify all payment requests.
He further urged the public to protect passwords and sensitive information.
