An Accra High Court has sentenced a 40-year-old man to 10 years in prison. The court found him guilty of impersonating a police officer.

The man also defrauded several individuals. He used his false identity to trick people into giving him money.

He promised victims jobs. This was part of his fraudulent scheme. The sentence includes hard labour.

The Judicial Service confirmed the sentencing details. Investigations by the Ghana Police Service led to his arrest.