The body said the country is making tremendous strides in tackling financial crimes
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity and financial crime prevention systems as Ghana prepares for the mutual evaluation exercise scheduled for January 2026.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Cybersecurity Awareness Programme jointly organised by the FIC and the Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) on Tuesday October 8, 2025, the Deputy Manager of the FIC, Sean Henry Osei, highlighted the significance of the event, which formed part of activities marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October.
“Given the relationship that the FIC has with the Cyber Security Authority and our own position in preparing for the mutual evaluation exercise, we saw this as an excellent opportunity to engage our stakeholders on cybersecurity issues,” Osei said.
He noted that the programme not only provided a platform for awareness creation but also enhanced collaboration between regulatory institutions, accountable bodies, and other key stakeholders in Ghana’s financial ecosystem.
“The programme exceeded our expectations in terms of sensitising stakeholders, competent authorities, and accountable institutions on the importance of cybersecurity. It has created the needed synergy and brought to the fore key upcoming events related to the 2026 mutual evaluation exercise,” he added.
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On Ghana’s broader progress in tackling financial crimes, the deputy manager said the country is making tremendous strides, even though challenges persist.
“Ghana is making tremendous progress in that regard. We’re not relenting on our efforts. Cybersecurity remains a complex issue, but given the measures we’ve put in place, we are on the right track. If we maintain this focus and momentum, the outcome will be success,” he noted.
The FIC expressed optimism that sustained stakeholder collaboration, awareness creation, and policy alignment would position Ghana strongly ahead of the upcoming evaluation, a key global benchmark for assessing the country’s resilience against financial and cyber-related crimes.
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