Ghana has firmly rejected attempts to extradite suspected cybercriminals to foreign jurisdictions without full legal cooperation, with the country’s Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Justice Srem‑Sai, reiterating the government’s stance against what it describes as unfair practices.
In a statement, Justice Srem‑Sai emphasised that Ghana will not support any one‑sided extradition arrangements that fail to respect established legal frameworks and mutual cooperation agreements. His remarks highlight ongoing concerns about how cybercrime suspects are handled when foreign entities seek to prosecute them abroad without adequate bilateral or multilateral legal processes.
According to Srem‑Sai, Ghana is committed to fighting cyber‑enabled crime but insists this must be done in a way that upholds the nation’s legal standards and protects the rights of its citizens. The government official stressed that mutual legal assistance treaties (MLATs) and similar formal mechanisms should guide extradition processes, rather than unilateral demands that could compromise due process or sovereignty.
Cybercrime has become a growing issue globally, with many countries — including Ghana — increasing efforts to tackle online offences such as fraud, identity theft, and financial crime. Effective cross‑border cooperation is widely recognised as critical in this fight, but authorities often stress that it must occur through properly agreed‑upon legal channels.
Justice Srem‑Sai’s comments come amid broader discussions about how best to balance international cooperation against cybercrime with respect for domestic judicial procedures. Ghana’s position seeks to ensure that suspected offenders are handled appropriately and that extradition requests are backed by legal and diplomatic agreements rather than unilateral actions.
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating cybercrime while safeguarding national laws and citizens’ rights in every step of the legal process.
