A man considered a prophet has admitted to stealing church offertory money. He says he committed the acts out of desperation.
The Ghana Police Service arrested the suspect in the Central Region. The man confessed to the thefts from several churches in that area.
The stolen money was specifically for church offerings. The exact amount stolen has not been disclosed.
Authorities are continuing their investigations into the full extent of the crimes.
The suspect is currently in police custody.
Legal proceedings are expected to follow the completion of the investigation.