The Inspector General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu, has issued a stern warning to persons who hide behind social media to commit various criminal acts.

Mr. Asante-Apeatu reiterated that the law will deal with any Ghanaian caught hiding behind social media to commit crimes.

The police chief who was speaking to the press at the unveiling of the new website of the Ghana Police Service said the police service are ready setup in their fight against cyber fraud and other identity thefts conducted on the new media.

The law enforcement agency has launched its social media handles to increase its visibility and accessibility in the country.

“There is a huge potential for us not only to make ourselves visible and accessible on the virtual space but also to leverage public support and share information, gather intelligence and have a constructive online engagement with Ghanaians both home and abroad,” Mr Asante-Apeatu said.

But the IGP had a message for those who are still making money illegally on the internet.

“Those who hide behind the anonymity of social media to commit crimes such as fraud and related identity thefts should desist from such acts before the law catches up on them,” Mr Asante-Apeatu added.