CID Boss Pledges Stronger Collaboration to Tackle Fraud and Cybercrime

The Criminal Investigations Department has pledged to deepen cooperation to combat organised crime, fraud, cybercrime and financial crime.

The CID Director-General, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, announced this on Facebook after receiving a delegation from Ecobank Ghana PLC, led by Tara Squire, Executive Director for Consumer Banking, at the CID Headquarters.

According to her, discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between the banking sector and the CID to fight fraud, cybercrime, and the misuse of financial institutions for moving criminal proceeds.

“As criminals continue to exploit technology and financial systems in increasingly sophisticated ways, collaboration between law enforcement and financial institutions has become more important than ever,” she stated.

The CID boss said stronger cooperation, intelligence sharing, and proactive engagement will help protect customers, safeguard the financial sector, and disrupt criminal networks that threaten the economy.

She reaffirmed the CID’s commitment to working closely with financial institutions and all stakeholders to strengthen investigations, prevent financial crime, and build a safer and more secure environment for all.

“The fight against organised crime, fraud, cybercrime, and financial crime requires strong partnerships, shared intelligence, and coordinated action,” Madam Donkor added.

The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts by the CID to partner with private sector players in tackling evolving financial crimes in Ghana.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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