An 82-year-old woman has been scammed out of GHC50,000 in Accra. The incident involved a person claiming to be a spiritualist. The suspect promised to make the woman's money grow.
The alleged spiritualist took the large sum from the elderly woman. The promise of multiplying her money was not fulfilled. The woman has reported the matter to the police.
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed receipt of the report. Investigations are underway to apprehend the suspect. Authorities are urging the public to be cautious of financial scams.
This incident highlights the vulnerability of some citizens to fraudulent schemes. The police intend to bring the perpetrator to justice.