Dismissed Cop Kofi Boakye Frimpong Jailed for Impersonation: Faces 10-Year Term for False Pretence
A 54-year-old dismissed Chief Inspector, Kofi Boakye Frimpong, has been remanded in custody by the Ashaiman District Court after pleading guilty to false pretence for posing as an active police officer while wearing a tactical black long-sleeved uniform with a chief inspector’s rank badge.
The incident unfolded on September 17, 2025, at the Zenu Star Fuel Station duty point, where Frimpong was accosted by officers who grew suspicious during a conversation.
According to police reports, Frimpong abruptly jumped onto a motorbike and fled, prompting a high-speed chase that ended in his arrest.
Interrogation confirmed he had been dismissed from the force and relocated to Ashaiman, yet continued impersonating an officer, potentially to exploit his authority.7d1cae The case, under Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment for defrauding by false pretences, classified as a second-degree felony.
Frimpong, who begged for leniency during his October 8, 2025, arraignment, was remanded pending reappearance on October 14 for sentencing.4bb177 The court, presided over by an unnamed magistrate, deferred judgment to allow for a pre-sentence report, emphasizing deterrence for such impersonations that undermine public trust in law enforcement.
This case echoes similar incidents, like a 2024 arrest of a fake officer in Kumasi for extortion, highlighting vulnerabilities in uniform verification. The Ghana Police Service has urged vigilance, with no specific sentence yet imposed, but legal precedents suggest 5-10 years given the guilty plea and potential harm.
