A 28-year-old man has been arrested in the Ashanti Region. The Ghana Police Service took him into custody on suspicion of impersonating a police officer.
The suspect is accused of demanding money from drivers. He allegedly told them he was collecting fees for roadworthy certificates.
This allowed him to defraud several vehicle owners. The exact number of victims is still being investigated.
Police officials stated that the operation was part of efforts to curb criminal activities in the region.
The suspect is currently helping police with their investigations.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.