Police officers in Odumase-Krobo have arrested three suspects in connection with the production of counterfeit US dollars. The arrests were made after authorities raided a hideout in the Laasi area.
The individuals apprehended have been identified as Ebenezer Natsu, aged 20, George Attor, aged 48, and Bishop Robert Olertey, aged 54. They were taken into custody by the Ghana Police Service.
During the raid, law enforcement officers discovered a quantity of counterfeit US dollars at the suspect's location. The exact amount of fake currency seized is part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are investigating the full extent of the operation and how long it had been active. This action by the police aims to disrupt criminal activities involving fake currency.
The recovered counterfeit money will be used as evidence in the upcoming legal proceedings. The suspects are currently being processed by the police.
This operation highlights the efforts of the Ghana Police Service to combat financial crimes within the region and protect the integrity of currency.