Police are investigating a case where an 80-year-old woman lost GHC 50,000. The money was taken by an online scammer.
The scammer pretended to be a financial advisor. This led the elderly woman to believe she was making an investment.
The incident reportedly happened recently. The location was not specified by the Ghana Police Service.
Authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution. This is especially true for unsolicited investment offers received online.
The Ghana Police Service advises citizens to verify all such offers with trusted financial institutions. They also stress the importance of not sharing personal financial details with unknown individuals.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing. The police have not yet named any suspects.