The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has held talks with the National Cyber Security Centre on current trends in cyber-crimes and cyber security for some selected officers at its headquarters in Accra.
The talk which was held on Thursday Oct. 6, was aimed at enriching knowledge and building capacity for security management.
Addressing the gathering, Head of Analysis, Financial Intelligence Centre, Lucy Abebrese said “Money laundering is not all about money but also the good being intercepted at the port is also money. The human being been intercepted or searched also falls under the Anti Money Laundering law"
She also revealed that under Section 1(2) of Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (Act 1044) a person commits an offence of money laundering if he or she ought to have known that property forms part of proceeds of unlawful activity and the person.
Madam Abebrese hinted that money laundering is a predicate offence.
Touching on Cyber Security, she explained that it is the protection of anything connected to the internet from attacks.
"Cyber Security is the protection of anything connected to the internet from attacks which includes unauthorized disclosures, unauthorized access, modification, use or destruction"
She advised that it is important to secure all software to avoid unlawful breech.
"Those bad guys who are ahead of us, have done the yahoo in such a way that you will still see the padlock and other symbols. It is always important to ignore certain messages when we do not trust the source"
On the usage of ATM cards, the Financial Analyst charged frequent users to desist from crumpling receipts issued by the machine but rather shred it into pieces to avoid revealing sensitive information to fraudsters and scammers.
She also challenged Institutions to employ trustworthy hackers whom she believes can monitor activities of other hackers and halt their dealings.
Madam Abebrese appealed to all to refrain from sharing computers, phones and laptops with person adding that such actions are the gateway of releasing one's sensitive information..
"Whenever you are doing online payments for any goods, be sure it is genuine before transacting the business.
"Whenever you go to an ATM, beware of your surroundings. When you are puching your pin, do well to cover it before you punch. We can not afford to release our information any home"
On his part, the Deputy Controller-In-Charge of Finance and Administration, Isaac Owusu Mensah said "Cyber Security is such a crucial part of our modern economy and it is something the government is determined to get right so it is great to see the Ghana Immigration Service tackling the issue"
"The growth of the internet gave rise to important services accessible to anyone with a connection. One of these important services is digital communication or the world wide web (www). While this service allows communication with others through the internet, this is also allowing communication with malicious users"
He added that just as some countries have boosted their cyber security, he is hopeful that Ghana will emulate and also do same to help curb the activities of fraudsters on innocent people.
He appealed to the general public to be mindful with the people they communicate with on the internet to avoid successful acts and being frauded.
The selected officers did not only enjoy the talk but also ceased the opportunity to share their views on the subject.
The two and hour hours talk brought under one umbrella some selected officers from the various regions to learn new skills and share with their colleagues upon their return.
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Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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