Ghana’s strategic location, coupled with its expanding financial sector and relative political stability, has made it an increasingly attractive destination for regional investment and innovation. However, these same factors have also made the country a growing target for transnational financial crime. As Ghana’s economy and financial infrastructure continue to develop, criminal networks are leveraging its position as both a logistical and financial hub. Key financial and predicate offenses include drug trafficking, human smuggling, cyber-enabled fraud, and environmental crimes, most notably illicit mining and illegal logging. These illicit activities not only undermine financial integrity but also fuel violence, environmental degradation, and local-level corruption.
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