Czech Republic Enhances Ghana Police Cybercrime Capabilities with Forensic Tools

Czech Republic Enhances Ghana Police Cybercrime Capabilities with Forensic Tools

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On May 13, 2026, the Czech Republic donated specialized digital forensic equipment and software to the Ghana Police Service's Cybercrime Unit. The donation aims to improve Ghana's capacity to investigate cybercrime, including digital fraud and identity theft. The tools, provided by Czech company Compelson, include hardware and the MOBILedit Forensic software suite, which assists in recovering deleted messages and analyzing data from mobile devices. This initiative is part of the CyberVAC program, aimed at enhancing international cooperation in cybersecurity. The support comes as Ghana faces increasing cyber threats, necessitating advanced digital forensic capabilities for law enforcement. The donation also includes professional training for officers to ensure effective use of the new tools.

Key Points: • Czech Republic donated forensic tools to Ghana Police to combat cybercrime. • The donation includes MOBILedit Forensic software for recovering deleted messages. • Training for Ghanaian officers is part of the initiative to enhance cyber investigation capabilities.

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2026-05-13
Czech Republic donates forensic tools to Ghana Police
Specialized digital forensic equipment and software were handed over to improve cybercrime investigations in Ghana.
Graphic.Gh
2026-05-13
Handover ceremony conducted in Accra
Chargé d'affaires Nick Ojo Omorodion presented the equipment to CID Director-General Lydia Yaako Donkor.
Modernghana
2026-05-13
CyberVAC program support emphasized
The donation is part of the CyberVAC program, focusing on enhancing cyber capacity through international cooperation.
Cedirates
2026-05-14
Training for Ghanaian officers included
The donation package includes professional training for key officers to effectively use the new forensic tools.
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