Police in Accra have arrested a 29-year-old man. He is accused of pretending to be a soldier.
The Ghana Police Service stated that the suspect used his false identity. He allegedly tricked people into giving him money.
He also reportedly used his fake military status to gain unfair advantages. Several individuals are said to have been defrauded.
The suspect was apprehended in Accra. Investigations into the specific details of the fraud are ongoing by the police.
Authorities are working to determine how many people were affected by the alleged impersonation.