IGP leads historic delegation to FBI New York field office to strengthen law enforcement ties

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has led a high-ranking delegation from the Ghana Police Service (GPS) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) New York Field Office.

According to a post shared on Facebook by GPS, this historic engagement represents the first official visit by the leadership of the Ghana Police Service to the FBI’s New York headquarters, and forms part of a broader strategy to deepen security cooperation between Ghana and the United States.

The delegation was received by Assistant Director-in-Charge Christopher Raia and his executive team. The meeting focused on forging stronger operational partnerships and exchanging best practices to tackle shared security challenges, including cyber-enabled fraud, counterterrorism, and the integration of technology in modern policing.

The discussions reflected the growing urgency of addressing transnational threats that affect both Ghana and the United States.

Both sides agreed that information-sharing, capacity building, and coordinated law enforcement efforts are crucial in staying ahead of evolving criminal networks.

“Partnerships like this reaffirm our shared responsibility to protect our people,” said IGP Yohuno.

“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 commended the growing collaboration between the FBI and the Ghana Police Service, citing recent joint efforts that have led to tangible results, including the extradition of cyber fraud suspects from Ghana to the Southern District of New York.

“Global partnerships such as the one between the FBI and the Ghana Police Service ensure that transnational criminals are held accountable,” said Mr Raia.

“These results are only possible through sustained international cooperation.”

He reiterated the FBI’s readiness to support efforts that reinforce regional and global security, particularly in an age where criminal enterprises increasingly operate across borders and digital platforms.

One of the key themes of the meeting was the growing threat of cyber-enabled crime, which has become a top priority for both agencies.

Discussions included enhancing collaboration in digital forensics, intelligence exchange, and training programmes that support local enforcement capacity.

The two institutions also explored ways to bolster efforts in counterterrorism operations, especially in light of rising extremist threats across West Africa and beyond.

The visit highlighted the importance of technology and data-driven policing in detecting and disrupting criminal activities before they escalate, a field in which the FBI has long-standing expertise.

This engagement, marks a new chapter in the relationship between Ghanaian and American law enforcement.

According to senior police sources, it sets the foundation for future joint training initiatives, intelligence cooperation, and operational coordination.

The Ghana Police Service has in recent years intensified its focus on modernisation and professionalisation, positioning itself as a leading law enforcement institution in the sub-region.

The visit to the FBI New York Field Office is expected to pave the way for future high-level engagements with other U.S. agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Interpol Washington.

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