Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested a man. He is accused of pretending to be someone he is not.
The suspect allegedly claimed to be the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service. This is according to a Ghana Police Service statement.
This impersonation was allegedly used to trick people out of money. The exact amount defrauded is currently under investigation.
Authorities are working to discover the full extent of the alleged criminal activities. More details are expected as the investigation continues.
The Ghana Police Service stated that the suspect was arrested in the Ashanti Region.
This incident highlights the ongoing problem of impersonation scams.