Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested eight individuals suspected of illegal gambling. The arrests were made in Kumasi. The suspects are accused of defrauding people through street gambling. They are now in police custody.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command confirmed the arrests. The operation targeted gambling activities that were allegedly used for fraud. Details of the specific gambling games were not immediately available.
Authorities stated that the suspects used these gambling activities to take money from unsuspecting individuals. The police apprehended the group during an operation in Kumasi.
No further details regarding the exact charges or the duration of the alleged fraud have been released. Investigations are ongoing.