The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has described financial system integrity as a national security issue, stressing that stronger inter-agency collaboration is key to combating financial crimes in Ghana.
Speaking on behalf of the First Deputy Governor, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, at an inter-agency security engagement held at Bank Square on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, she said coordinated action among state institutions was making financial crimes harder to execute and less profitable.
“Financial system integrity is a national security concern. When our institutions collaborate effectively, financial crimes become harder, riskier, and less profitable,” she said.
She highlighted intelligence-led operations as central to addressing emerging threats, particularly cybercrime and illegal financial activities, which she said are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
Mrs. Asante-Asiedu cited a recent operation in Accra targeting illegal online loan operators, which resulted in the arrest of 420 individuals, including three foreign nationals.
She credited the success of such operations to improved coordination among law enforcement agencies, particularly under the Law Enforcement Coordinating Bureau of the Inter-Ministerial Committee against Money Laundering and Related Crimes.
The engagement brought together security and financial sector stakeholders to deepen collaboration in tackling financial crimes and safeguarding the integrity of Ghana’s financial system.
She reaffirmed the Bank of Ghana’s commitment to strengthening the resilience and stability of the financial sector through sustained cooperation with security institutions.
