Police in Odumase-Krobo have arrested three individuals suspected of possessing counterfeit currency. The suspects were found with over one million US dollars in fake money.
The arrests occurred on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. This followed intelligence gathering by the Odumase-Krobo Police Command.
During the operation, the suspects attempted to bribe the arresting officers. They offered GH¢200,000 to avoid arrest.
The police rejected the bribe and proceeded with the arrests. This action was confirmed by the Eastern Regional Police command.
The operation was led by Detective Corporal Williams Asante. He acted on specific intelligence provided to the command.
Further details surrounding the syndicate and the origin of the fake currency are currently under investigation by the Ghana Police Service.
The suspects are being held as investigations continue.