A businessman has been arrested in the Ashanti Region. He is 45 years old.
He is accused of defiling a 16-year-old girl. The incident took place in the region.
The young girl's parents reported the matter to the Ghana Police Service. They provided information to the authorities.
The police have taken the businessman into custody. They will conduct further investigations into the allegations.
This case involves a minor. The Ghana Police Service continues to address such serious crimes.
Further legal proceedings will depend on the outcome of the police investigation.