An elderly woman in Cape Coast has been defrauded. The woman is 80 years old. She lost a significant amount of money.
The amount lost was GHC50,000. This happened through an online scam. The scammer contacted her posing as a bank official.
The investigation into the scam is being handled by the police. They are working to find the person responsible. The incident took place in Cape Coast.
Police officials are looking into the details of the case. They aim to understand how the fraud was carried out. This will help in their investigation and possible prosecution.
The Ghana Police Service is urging the public to be cautious of online scams. They advise people not to share personal or financial information with unknown individuals. Scammers often impersonate trusted institutions.
Further details about the scam methodology are expected as the investigation progresses. The police encourage anyone with information to come forward.