Police in Accra have arrested a trader at the busy Makola Market. The arrest was made on suspicion of possession. Officers found the individual with counterfeit currency.
The Ghana Police Service is now investigating the incident. They want to know how the trader got the fake money. No further details about the amount or the type of fake currency were immediately available from the police.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about financial crimes. Authorities are working to combat the circulation of fake currency.