A police detective sergeant from the Criminal Investigation Department CID has been arrested. He was apprehended alongside two other individuals.
The arrests follow allegations of extortion amounting to GH¢35,000. The money was reportedly taken from a Ghanaian citizen residing in the United Kingdom.
According to the victim's report to the Ghana Police Service, the suspects identified themselves as police officers.
They are accused of demanding the sum to cease action on an unspecified case involving the victim.
The Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrests and has begun its investigation into the matter.
Authorities stated that further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
This incident raises concerns about conduct within law enforcement agencies.
The suspects are currently in police custody awaiting legal proceedings.