A man named Ernest Ofori, aged 32, has been arrested by the police in Accra. He is accused of pretending to be a police officer. The Ghana Police Service apprehended him.
The suspect allegedly used his fake police identity to extort money from unsuspecting individuals. This activity led to his arrest.
Ofori was arrested at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle. The arrest happened after police received an intelligence tip-off. This information led them to the suspect.
Investigations are now underway by the Ghana Police Service. They are looking into the full details of the alleged impersonation and extortion. Authorities aim to understand the extent of his actions.