Date of Award
5-2009
Culminating Project Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Criminal Justice: M.S.
Department
Criminal Justice
College
School of Public Affairs
First Advisor
D. Lee Gilbertson
Second Advisor
Dick Andzenge
Keywords and Subject Headings
Criminal activities, human trafficking, money laundering, internet fraud and org-criminal network
Abstract
PURPOSE:
This paper sets out the reasons for the prevalence of organized-criminal activities in Ghana. This study is based on an epidemiological qualitative study conducted by the author on his visits to Ghana.
METHODOLOGY:
The approach adopted in this paper involves discussing the use of qualitative research in organized-crime, and focusing in particular on the causes, distribution, control and recommendation.
FINDINGS:
The paper delineates the need for more research and offers prescription to remedy the rise of organized criminal networks in Ghana.
Recommended Citation
Laryea, Nii Amartey, "An Epidemiological Study of Organized-Crime in Contemporary Ghana and its Impact on Society" (2009). Culminating Projects in Criminal Justice. 27.
https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/cjs_etds/27
