Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested two Nigerian nationals. They are accused of attempting to extort a large sum of money.
The suspects allegedly demanded GHC200,000 from a Ghanaian businessman. This demand was made under threat.
Authorities say the men threatened to release sensitive information about the businessman. This was if he did not pay the money.
The Ashanti Regional Police made the arrests. They are investigating the incident further.
This incident highlights ongoing fraud and extortion attempts in the region.
The police are working to ensure the safety of citizens against such criminal activities.