A businessman based in Accra has been defrauded of GH¢50,000. The incident involved an unknown individual who impersonated someone the businessman trusted online.
The fraudster used deceptive online communication to trick the businessman into parting with the money.
The Ghana Police Service has been alerted to the situation. They have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.
This type of cybercrime targets individuals through social engineering tactics. It highlights the growing threat of online scams in the country.
Authorities urge the public to exercise extreme caution when handling online transactions and communications, especially those involving financial exchanges.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.