An Accra Circuit Court has remanded three people into custody. They are accused of faking a kidnapping to extort money.
The group allegedly planned a false kidnapping incident. They wanted to get money from their family members.
The Prosecutor charged them with two offenses. These are conspiracy to commit a crime and publication of false news.
The court ordered them to remain in custody. This allows time for further investigation into the matter.
The details of the alleged scheme were presented to the court. The legal process for this case is now underway.