Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested five men. These men are accused of pretending to work for the National Security Council. Authorities say they used this false identity to trick people into giving them money.
The arrests were made by the Ashanti Regional Police Command. The individuals allegedly went around claiming to be national security agents. This allowed them to demand money from unsuspecting members of the public.
Officials state that the suspects are being held. They are being questioned about their alleged scam operations. The police have not yet released the names of the arrested individuals.
This action is part of an ongoing effort by the Ghana Police Service to stop fraud. The police are working to protect citizens from deceptive schemes. This incident highlights the dangers of impersonation scams.
The suspects are facing charges related to impersonation and extortion. The Ashanti Regional Police Command is continuing its investigation. More information will be provided as it becomes available.