Three people have been arrested by the Odumase-Krobo Police for possessing counterfeit money. The suspects were found with more than one million US dollars in fake currency. The Ghana Police Service stated that the operation was intelligence-led.
The arrests took place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Odumase-Krobo. Detective Corporal Williams Asante led the operation based on information received.
During the arrest, the suspects offered the police GH₵200,000 as a bribe to avoid prosecution. The police rejected the bribe.
The Eastern Regional Police command confirmed the details of the operation. They are continuing investigations into the counterfeit currency syndicate.
The seized fake currency is valued at over one million US dollars. The rejected bribe was GH₵200,000.
This action by the police demonstrates their commitment to combating financial crimes. The investigation aims to uncover more members of the syndicate.