An elderly woman has lost GHS 50,000 to a man she believed to be a spiritualist. The woman is 80 years old.
She gave the money to the suspect after he claimed he needed it to perform rituals. He said the rituals would protect her from evil spirits.
The suspect is described as a spiritualist who used trickery to gain the trust of the victim. Investigations are underway by the Ghana Police Service.
The money was reportedly handed over in stages as the fraudulent rituals progressed. The victim later realized she had been deceived.
Authorities have not yet apprehended the suspect. Police are urging the public to be cautious of individuals demanding large sums of money for spiritual services.
This case is currently under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
The Ghana Police Service is working to track down the suspect. They are also looking into how the spiritualist gained the elderly woman's trust.
This incident serves as a reminder to be vigilant against fraud, especially scams targeting vulnerable individuals.