The Ashanti Regional Police have taken two individuals into custody. They are accused of impersonating police officers. This alleged act was reportedly done to extort money from the public.
The arrests occurred after the police received intelligence about the suspects activities. A sting operation was conducted to apprehend them.
Officials state the suspects were found to be in possession of items that suggested they were carrying out fraudulent activities.
The police continue to investigate the matter. They aim to gather more evidence regarding the alleged extortions.