Police in Odumase-Krobo, Eastern Region, have arrested three individuals. The suspects are Ebenezer Natsu, aged 20, George Attor, aged 48, and Bishop Robert Olertey, aged 54. This action followed a raid on a hideout.
During the raid, police discovered counterfeit US dollars. The suspects and the discovered fake currency were secured by the Ghana Police Service.
The arrests were made based on information received by the police. Further details about the operation were not immediately available.
The exact amount of counterfeit currency found has not been specified. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the operation.
The police are working to understand how the counterfeit money was being produced and distributed. They are also looking into whether any of the suspects have previous criminal records.
This operation highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat financial crimes in the region.