The Chief Executive Officer of Cyber Care Solutions, Bryan Gibson, has cautioned the public to avoid online romantic relationships.
This warning comes in the wake of recent arrests related to online fraud, which have prompted the involvement of international law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Speaking on Campus Exclusive on Radio Univers, Mr. Gibson urged the public to approach internet relationships with scepticism and to verify all online engagements, especially those involving financial transactions.
“Romance is a beautiful thing, but trust must be earned, not downloaded from the internet. In all our dealings, I plead with the public to be very careful, verify everything we do, especially when it comes to payments, and stay away from internet romance,” he advised.
He further explained that the legal system cannot prosecute someone simply because they are labelled a ‘Game boy,’ adding that legal action must be based on concrete evidence, not stereotypes.
“Before the police or the law would go after someone, the state cannot prosecute individuals simply because they are known as ‘Game boys.’ There must be enough evidence to support any claims of fraudulent activity or, unless someone makes an official case against the person for the person to be investigated,” he explained.
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Story by Oliver Accorlor | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Cindy Selasi Humade
