The number of reported fraud cases in Ghana's financial sector has seen a major rise. This includes cases at banks, specialised deposit-taking institutions, and other payment service providers.
Official figures show that in 2024, a total of 16,733 fraud cases were reported.
By the following year, 2025, this number had climbed to 24,778.
This increase marks a 47.5 percent jump in reported incidents within a single year.
Details of the specific types of fraud and the institutions most affected are part of the report.
The Bank of Ghana's report highlights this trend in financial crime.
The findings underscore the growing challenge of fraud within the country's financial system.
Further analysis is expected on the implications of these rising figures.