An elderly woman in Accra has lost GH₡20,000. The money was taken through an online scam that promised high investment returns.
The incident occurred recently. The police were informed immediately after the woman realized she had been scammed.
The Ghana Police Service is now investigating the matter. They are working to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for the fraudulent scheme.
Authorities are urging the public to be cautious of online investment offers that appear too good to be true.
Scammers often use promises of quick and high profits to deceive unsuspecting individuals.
The police encourage anyone with information about such scams to report it to their nearest station.