Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested a 39-year-old man. This arrest is in connection with an alleged fraud case.
The suspect is accused of taking GHC120,000 from a businessman. Authorities say the money was given to him under the false promise of securing a contract with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).
The Ashanti Regional Police Command is handling the investigation into the matter.
The alleged fraud occurred recently, with the businessman reporting the incident to the police.
Detectives are gathering further evidence related to the transaction.
The Ghana Police Service is urging the public to be vigilant against such fraudulent schemes.
It is important to verify all contract offers and business deals with official sources.
The suspect will face charges once the investigation is complete.