President John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that individuals implicated in romance scams, regardless of whether their victims are Ghanaian or foreign nationals, will face extradition and prosecution.
He made this disclosure during the launch of the Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
According to President Mahama, Ghana is actively collaborating with international partners to combat online fraud.
He further indicated that Ghana would utilize existing extradition treaties to ensure that suspects are returned to jurisdictions where they will face trial.
“We’ve been collaborating with our international partners. When evidence is gathered and it is proven that people are involved in romance scams, using our extradition treaties, we ship the culprits back,” President Mahama stated.
“So, we will continue to collaborate with all our global partners. Anybody involved in romance scams—whether you are a foreigner or a Ghanaian citizen—we will hand you over to be tried and punished accordingly,” he added.
The President emphasised that this decisive action is essential to protect both Ghanaian citizens and the country’s international reputation.