A man has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service in connection with a land sale scam. The suspect is accused of taking a significant sum of money from a businesswoman.
The alleged fraud involves over GH₵1 million. The businesswoman reported that she paid the money for a parcel of land.
Authorities state the suspect failed to deliver the land as promised. This led to the businesswoman filing a complaint with the police.
The arrest was made following an investigation into the complaint. The exact location of the land transaction was not immediately specified.
Police are continuing their investigations into the matter. They aim to gather more evidence regarding the alleged fraud.
The suspect will face charges related to fraud and land scams. The Ghana Police Service is committed to tackling such financial crimes.
This incident highlights the risks involved in land transactions. Potential buyers are advised to conduct thorough due diligence before making payments.
Further details will be provided as the official investigation progresses, according to police statements.