Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested a man. He is accused of pretending to be a military officer.

The suspect allegedly used this false identity to defraud people.

Officers stopped the man at a police checkpoint.

During questioning, his claims of being a military officer were found to be untrue.

He was then taken into police custody.

The Ghana Police Service is investigating the case.

Authorities are working to identify all victims of the alleged fraud.

The public is urged to be cautious of individuals making false claims.