Gov’t, INTERPOL Pursue Cross-Border Cybercrime (Ghana, Russia Cooperate on Justice, Victim Support)
Ghana’s government has contacted INTERPOL and other international law enforcement agencies about a possible cross-border cybercrime that involves the spread of illegal digital content. The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations said in a statement that security agencies are working with international partners and that Russian authorities have been formally contacted through diplomatic channels. Ghana said it would keep working for justice while following the legal procedures of the Russian Federation. The Russian Ambassador to Ghana has confirmed that he got a formal brief and sent it to the authorities in Moscow. He also said that the behavior in question would be illegal under Russian law and that they would continue to work together even though there is no extradition treaty. The government told people not to share the information, repeated President John Dramani Mahama’s promise to protect people’s rights, and said that more information would be released as the investigations continue. The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has also set up a private victim support desk with trained professionals to help with mental and emotional issues.
