Ghanaian fraud expert urges government to probe citizens with unexplained wealth

He stated that while Ghana has systems and tools to detect illicit activities, enforcement and utilization need significant improvement. Obour noted that Ghana's financial systems are robust, with compliance software capable of flagging high-level financial crimes, but he admitted that some officials are complicit due to financial kickbacks. He advised banks to conduct enhanced due diligence on large foreign inflows, especially when they contradict known economic activities, and to remain vigilant against financial crimes.

Obour also called on law enforcement to conduct thorough "lifestyle audits" on individuals displaying sudden, unexplainable wealth, emphasizing that this should be done through interrogation rather than a "Rambo style." He lamented that these high-profile extraditions undermine investor confidence and the reputation of legitimate Ghanaian businesses globally. Obour urged law enforcement to intensify efforts against scammers and reminded the public that online scams leave digital footprints.

He also advised the youth to pursue legitimate work and called on the government to create an economic environment with sustainable jobs to deter cybercrime. Commenting on the Abu Trica case, Obour clarified that extradition does not imply guilt, as suspects are