Ghana’s Cybercrime Losses Surge as Security Bill Divides Parliament

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-cybercrime-losses-surge-as-security-bill-divides-parliament/Ghana lost more than GH¢23 million to cybercrime in 2024 and recorded over GH¢19 million in losses in just the first nine months of 2025, as the country faces a 52 percent surge in reported cyber incidents and a deepening legislative battle over how far new security laws should go in combating the crisis. The […] NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-cybercrime-losses-surge-as-security-bill-divides-parliament/


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