An elderly woman has been defrauded of GHS50,000. This happened through a mobile money scam.
The victim is an octogenarian. She lost a significant amount of money to fraudsters.
The police have confirmed they are investigating the incident. They did not provide specific details on how the scam was carried out.
Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution. They advise against responding to unsolicited calls and messages concerning financial transactions.
This scam highlights the ongoing threat of mobile money fraud in the country.
Police investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the culprits.
The Ghana Police Service is reminding citizens to protect their mobile money PINs and personal information.
Citizens should verify any requests for money transfers through official channels.