The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has led a delegation of senior officers from the Ghana Police Service (GPS) to the FBI New York Field Office, marking the first-ever official engagement between the leadership of the GPS and senior executives of the FBI in the United States.
This landmark visit is part of a broader U.S. engagement strategy aimed at strengthening operational partnerships and sharing best practices between the Ghana Police Service and leading American law enforcement agencies.
During discussions with Assistant Director-in-Charge Christopher Raia and his leadership team, both sides explored ways to enhance joint efforts in tackling shared U.S.–Ghana security priorities. These include cyber-enabled fraud investigations, intelligence-led policing, counterterrorism operations, and the use of advanced technology to detect and prevent crime.
Mr Yohuno emphasised the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to modern policing and international cooperation, noting that:“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.”
Assistant Director Raia praised the growing collaboration between the FBI and GPS, stating that:“Global partnerships such as the one between the FBI and the Ghana Police Service ensure that transnational criminals, including the recent cyber fraudsters extradited to the Southern District of New York, are held accountable. These results are only possible through sustained international cooperation.”
The visit highlights both agencies’ commitment to information exchange, capacity building, and coordinated operations to address evolving transnational threats that affect both nations.
