Ghana has taken a firm position on extradition arrangements at the Global Fraud Summit extradition talks, rejecting any framework that allows only the transfer of cybercrime suspects to Western countries without reciprocal obligations.
Speaking at the summit, Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai said the Ghanaian delegation made its stance clear during deliberations on a proposed global legal framework to combat cross-border fraud.
“We… stressed the point that we will not support an international arrangement… which establishes a one-way traffic of extraditing cybercrime suspects to Western countries.” - Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai
Dr Srem Sai emphasised that Ghana is open to international cooperation, but only under arrangements that ensure fairness and mutual accountability.
He noted that Ghana would support a system that also enables the “quicker extradition, surrender of political corruption suspects or recovery of loots back to Africa.”
The position reflects growing concerns among African countries about imbalances in international legal cooperation, particularly in cases involving financial crimes and illicit financial flows.
Summit focuses on a global anti-fraud framework.
The summit, organised under the auspices of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and INTERPOL, is exploring the creation of a comprehensive global framework to tackle cross-border fraud.
Participants are discussing mechanisms to strengthen international collaboration, improve enforcement, and address emerging threats linked to cybercrime and financial fraud.
Ghana’s intervention highlights a broader push by African nations to ensure that global agreements do not disproportionately benefit developed countries.
Analysts say the call for reciprocity could influence ongoing negotiations, particularly on issues related to asset recovery and the return of illicit funds.
By advocating for a more balanced approach, Ghana is positioning itself as a key voice in shaping international legal frameworks that reflect the interests of both developed and developing economies.
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