Eight people have been arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command in Kumasi. The arrests were made due to suspicions of involvement in illegal street gambling activities.

Authorities state that these individuals allegedly used these gambling setups to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

The suspects were apprehended and are currently being held in police custody.

Further details regarding the specific methods of fraud used were not immediately available.

The police service is continuing its investigations into the matter.