Africa’s 100 most influential women honoured in Accra
An award ceremony has been held at Accra City Hotel in Accra to honour Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women. The event was organised in recognition to recognise a select group of women who have contributed significantly to the socio-economic development of their countries in Africa. The awardees were drawn from 54 countries among a wide […]
Bank fraud cases hit GH¢63 million in 2023
Banks reported GH¢63 million in fraud cases in 2023, up from GH¢52 million in 2022, a 21 per cent increase. The top five fraud categories by loss value in 2023 were cash theft (cash suppression), cyber/email fraud, fraudulent account withdrawals, document forgery and manipulation, and cheque fraud. In 2023, Cash Theft (Cash Suppression) had the […]
Cybersecurity Alert: More than GH¢1.9 million lost to online investment scams in Ghana in 2024
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a public alert following a significant surge in online investment scams across Ghana, with losses exceeding GH¢1.9 million in 2024. These fraudsters typically use social media, email, and text messages to reach their targets, employing fake testimonials to add legitimacy to their schemes. Victims are encouraged to make […]
