Kumasi: Mr. Divine Selease Agbeti, the Director-General of Cuber Security Authority, has called for responsible AI integration and collaboration across institutions to meet the demands of modern digital crime. 'In an era where digital crime evolves rapidly alongside technological advancements, it is imperative for governmental, academic, and private institutions to collaborate on the responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence,' he said during a speech at an ePolice Academy 2025 event.
According to Ghana News Agency, the event, held at the Amonoo Neizer Conference Hall at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, was led by the Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF). It brought together leading law enforcement officers, judicial experts, cybersecurity professionals, and partners from across Africa to strengthen capacity in combating child online exploitation and financial sextortion.
Mr. Agbeti emphasized the importance of aligning ethical AI deployment with robust policy frameworks and cross-sector expertise to better anticipate, detect, and respond to cyber threats while safeguarding privacy, civil liberties, and the integrity of digital ecosystems. He stressed that coordinated efforts and shared accountability are essential to address the complex demands of modern digital crime and build resilient, secure societies.
DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, highlighted over 10,000 cyber incidents reported between 2023 and 2024. She pointed out the need for specialized tools, cross-border cooperation, and professional agility to tackle complex threats like sextortion, CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material), and online fraud.
Athena Morgan of ICMEC Kenya shared international frameworks for AI-enabled child protection, while Nelson Herald Darko of the CSA elaborated on Ghana's national strategy and law enforcement partnerships. Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe of the Court of Appeal addressed the judiciary's growing demands to efficiently and justly understand and prosecute digital crimes.
Contributions from experts such as Paul Raffille, who joined live from New York to map global financial sextortion patterns, and Andrew Briercliffe of the UK, who emphasized scalable investigations, were also featured. The campaign is now being rolled out across schools, communities, and law enforcement agencies nationwide.
As Ghana continues to take decisive steps to secure its digital future, the ePolice Academy 2025 stands as a testament to what is possible when leadership, expertise, and regional solidarity converge. Together, stakeholders are building a safer, smarter, and more secure online environment for every child.