The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has led a high-powered delegation of senior officers from the Ghana Police Service to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) New York Field Office, marking a historic milestone in Ghana-U.S. law enforcement collaboration.
The engagement, which represents the first-ever official meeting between the leadership of the Ghana Police Service and senior executives of the FBI in the United States, forms part of a broader effort to deepen operational partnerships and share best practices in modern policing.
During the strategic meeting, the Ghanaian delegation held discussions with Assistant Director-in-Charge Christopher Raia and his leadership team on strengthening cooperation in areas of cyber-enabled fraud investigations, intelligence-led policing, counterterrorism operations, and the adoption of technology in crime prevention and detection.
IGP CT Yohuno reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to international cooperation and professional excellence in law enforcement.
“Partnerships like this reaffirm our shared responsibility to protect our people. The Ghana Police Service is committed to adopting advanced investigative tools and intelligence collaboration to prevent crime and ensure the safety and trust of our citizens,” the IGP stated.
In his remarks, Assistant Director-in-Charge Christopher Raia praised the growing collaboration between the two institutions, describing it as a model for effective global policing.
“Global partnerships such as the one between the FBI and the Ghana Police Service ensure that transnational criminals, including the recent cyber fraudsters extradited by the FBI New York Office to the Southern District of New York, are held accountable. These results are only possible through sustained international cooperation,” he noted.
The engagement underscores the shared commitment of both agencies to strengthening information exchange, capacity building, and coordinated operations to tackle evolving transnational security threats.
This partnership marks another step in Ghana’s pursuit of a modern, intelligence-driven, and globally connected policing system, one that aligns with international standards and enhances public trust at home and abroad.
By Peter Quao Adattor
