There Is No Proof That Ghana Ranks 2nd In Africa For Cyber Crime

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There Is No Proof That Ghana Ranks 2nd In Africa For Cyber Crime

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Dr. Omane Boamah

Communication Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has rejected claims that Ghana ranks the second highest in cyber crime on the continent, insisting no evidence has been produced to back such claims.  

?I?m willing to change my position only if the evidence has been put before me,? Dr. Omane Boamah told stakeholders at a one-day forum organised by the Alliance for Affordable Internet in Accra.

Ghana is currently battling to get a grip on the activities of cyber fraudsters, commonly referred to as ?Sakawa?, whose activities appear to be giving the country a bad name internationally.

Accounting firm Deloitte and Touche?s IT auditor Jesse Arthur last year cited the lack of a password policy by most service providers and other internet-related companies — as well as the absence of legislation — as some of the challenges confronting the country in addressing cyber security issues.  

The Ministry, which has consistently warned the public to be mindful of the activities of internet fraudsters, is at the moment working with the Commonwealth organisation to draw up a plan to clamp down on those involved in the practice, both in Ghana and outside. Most researchers believe those involved in the practice often have collaborators outside the country?s shores.

Touching on broadband affordability, Dr. Boamah said broadband affordability is how to ensure universal broadband usage at all times at speeds capable of guaranteeing adequate capacity usage, especially during peak times, and at affordable prices irrespective of geographic location.

He called on service providers to ensure uninterrupted access to broadband to users.

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