Global Organised Crime Index says fraud and tax evasion are widespread across Ghana’s economy

“Financial crimes, including various types of fraud and tax evasion, are pervasive in Ghana, affecting various sectors such as banking, import/export, real estate and industries such as fishing, gold and cocoa,” the report states.

Financial crimes are widespread across key sectors of Ghana’s economy, with fraud and tax evasion affecting banking, international trade, real estate and major commodity industries, according to the Global Organised Crime Index.

In its assessment of financial crimes in Ghana, the report identifies substantial losses to the state and growing concerns about cyber-enabled fraud.