Finance Minister Inaugurates New FIC Board

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated a seven-member Board for the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC).

The new Board members are:

•             Mr. Mike Kofi Afflu – Chairperson

•             Mr. Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo – Chief Executive

•             Ms. Grace Mbrokoh-Ewoal – Ministry of Finance/Member

•             Ms. Elizabeth Ama Yankah – National Security/member

•             Dr. Kwasi Osei Yeboah – Member

•             A representative from the Ministry of the Interior (Senior Police Officer)

•             A representative from the Attorney-General’s Department

The Board has been tasked with supporting Ghana’s fight against money laundering, terrorism financing, and other financial crimes.

The FIC plays a crucial role in protecting Ghana’s financial system, especially as fraud and financial crimes become more sophisticated.