Accra police have arrested a 28-year-old man. Authorities say he pretended to be a police officer.
The suspect allegedly used this fake identity to extort money from people.
The Ghana Police Service made the arrest in the Accra region.
Investigations are ongoing to determine how many people were targeted by the fraudster.
The police service urges the public to be vigilant and verify the identification of any officer who approaches them for official matters.