A man has been arrested by the police in Cape Coast. He is accused of taking 80,000 cedis from a retired teacher.
The arrest was made by the Ghana Police Service. They are investigating the alleged fraud.
The scam involved a promise of job opportunities overseas. The retiree was led to believe it was a real offer.
Authorities say the suspect took the money based on this false job promise.
The retiree reported the incident to the police. This led to the swift apprehension of the suspect.
The Ghana Police Service is gathering more evidence. They are working to understand the full extent of the scam.
This incident highlights the dangers of job offer scams. Police urge the public to be vigilant.
The suspect is currently in police custody. Legal proceedings are expected to follow.