US Justice Department, Ghana AG discuss cooperation on transnational crime
In a post on its official social media platform, the division said it had welcomed Dr Ayine as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral law enforcement relations.
Ghana and the United States have renewed their commitment to deepen cooperation in tackling cross-border crime, fraud and cyber-related offences.
The Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice announced the engagement after holding talks with Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine.
In a post on its official social media platform, the division said it had welcomed Dr Ayine as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral law enforcement relations.
The discussions focused on shared priorities in the fight against fraud, cybercrime and transnational organised crime.
“Today, we welcomed Ghana’s AG and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, reaffirming our shared commitment to fight fraud, cybercrime, and transnational organised crime,” the post stated.
The US Justice Department said strong law enforcement partnerships help protect both America and its allies.
It added that such cooperation makes countries safer, stronger and more prosperous.
The meeting comes amid growing legal and criminal justice cooperation between Ghana and the United States.
It also comes at a time when Ghanaian authorities are pursuing a number of matters with possible international dimensions, including extradition-related processes involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
Mr Ofori-Atta has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor in connection with investigations into several high-profile transactions and is reported to be outside Ghana.
The US Justice Department’s statement did not mention any specific case.
However, the timing of the engagement is expected to draw public interest because of ongoing efforts by Ghanaian authorities to secure international cooperation in accountability-related matters.
The brief statement highlighted the importance of strong legal partnerships in addressing criminal networks that operate across borders.
It also reflected the two countries’ shared interest in improving security, enforcing the law and strengthening cooperation against organised crime.
