Ghanaian socialite Showboy has urged young people to invest in cybersecurity, coding and other legitimate digital skills instead of engaging in cybercrime, warning that more arrests could follow if people continue to break the law.
In a video circulating on social media, Showboy said many young people ignore advice to acquire skills that can provide legal and sustainable sources of income. He encouraged those interested in technology to study cybersecurity, coding and other digital disciplines rather than participate in online fraud and other criminal activities.
According to him, technology continues to evolve, and individuals with technical knowledge should use their skills for lawful and productive purposes. He said digital expertise can open doors to legitimate opportunities, helping young people build successful and sustainable careers.
Showboy also cautioned that law enforcement agencies are likely to intensify their crackdown on cybercrime, adding that more people could face arrest if they fail to abandon illegal activities.
His comments come days after Ghanaian social media personality Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, was extradited to the United States. U.S. federal prosecutors have charged him with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged romance fraud scheme.
The case has renewed public discussion about cybercrime, digital ethics and the importance of equipping young people with legitimate digital skills that can create long-term career opportunities.
By Eunice Selina Kumah