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German Embassy worried
about cyber fraud involving Ghana, others
Sunyani, March 19, Ghanadot/GNA - The Embassy
of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ghana has expressed
concern about the recent number of cyber fraud and business
scams originating from West African
countries.
A release issued by the Embassy stated that in cases of cyber
fraud reported to the Embassy, suspects posed on the internet as
persons seeking friendship and love.
It said suspects specifically target individuals in Germany and
other European countries, adding that after establishing
trustful
relationships on the internet, money is demanded for various
reasons, to be sent to West Africa through the Western Union.
Typical reasons given for claims are medical emergencies,
which are sometimes backed with fake certificates from local
doctors and hospitals, it said.
The released recalled the agony of a victim in one of the
fraudulent activities, which resulted in the abduction of a
German
woman lured into the country.
After the arrival of the woman in Ghana, she was abducted and
her family in Germany was asked to pay a ransom but with the
quick intervention of law enforcement authorities, the victim
was located and freed leading to the arrest of the suspects.
It commended the law enforcement authorities of Ghana in
fighting
the rising number of cases, saying as result of the close
relationship between authorities of the two countries several
arrests were facilitated and suspects were assisting in
investigations.
The release expressed the hope that the unfortunate number of
such incidents would be successfully curbed through the
continued
cooperation with the Ghanaian authorities and awareness
campaigns in both countries.
GNA
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