Cybercrime now ranks among world’s biggest economic threats – e-Crime Bureau founder

As the nation adopts digital financial services and digital initiatives, naturally, there will also be growth in fraud and cybercrime,” he added.

The Bank of Ghana’s 2024 fraud report says banks, specialised deposit-taking institutions and payment service providers recorded 16,733 fraud cases in 2024, up from 15,865 cases in 2023.

The forum will bring together regulators, banks, fintech companies, telecommunications firms, cybersecurity experts, businesses and consumers to examine how fraud is affecting confidence in Ghana’s digital economy.