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Ghana Communications Minister Pushes Back on FBI's Sole Credit Claim Over Cybercrime Operation

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Ghana's Communications Minister Sam George has publicly warned the FBI Director against claiming sole credit for a joint cybercrime operation, asserting Ghana's sovereign role in the collaboration. The statement signals that Ghana intends to set firmer terms for future international law-enforcement cooperation on digital crime.

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Sam George warns FBI Director against taking sole credit for Ghana cybercrime operation · myjoyonline.com · T3

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Ghana Asserts Cybercrime Op Sovereignty
Ghana's Communications Minister Sam George has publicly warned the FBI Director against claiming sole credit for a joint cybercrime operation, asserting Ghana's sovereign role in the collaboration. The statement signals that Ghana intends to set firmer terms for future international law-enforcement cooperation on digital crime.