Police in Odumase-Krobo have arrested three individuals suspected of counterfeiting US dollars. The arrests were made after a raid on a hideout in the Laasi area.
The suspects include Ebenezer Natsu, aged 20, George Attor, aged 48, and Bishop Robert Olertey, aged 54. They were apprehended by officers from the Odumase-Krobo police station.
During the operation, police seized a quantity of counterfeit US dollars from the suspects. The exact amount is subject to ongoing verification.
A Ghana Police Service statement confirmed the arrests and the seizure of the fake currency. The operation targeted specific intelligence about illicit financial activities.
The operation aimed to disrupt the flow of counterfeit money within the region. Authorities are working to determine the full extent of the operation.
The three arrested individuals are currently in police custody. Further investigations will determine the charges they will face.
The police have indicated that more information will be released as the investigation progresses. This action is part of broader efforts to combat financial crimes.