Two individuals are in police custody in Kumasi. They are accused of impersonating public officials. The arrests were made by the Ghana Police Service.
The suspects allegedly went to different communities. There, they tricked residents into believing they were officials. This allowed them to extort money from unsuspecting citizens.
The police have not released the names of the arrested individuals. Further details about the specific communities targeted are also limited.
Authorities are investigating the full extent of the alleged scam. They are working to determine how many people may have been affected.
This action follows reports of similar scams in other parts of the country. The Ghana Police Service continues efforts to combat fraud and impersonation.
The public is urged to be cautious of individuals claiming to be officials and demanding money.