Three Arrested in Kasoa for Allegedly Stealing Over GH¢20,000 Through Fraudulent E-Transactions.
The Central East Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals in Kasoa for allegedly withdrawing over GH¢20,000 from a customer’s bank account via fraudulent electronic transactions.
The suspects, identified as Prince Boadu (26), Emmanuel Adjei Opoku (26), and Eric Owusu (23), are believed to have committed the offense in 2025.
According to a police statement, the victim reported the incident on November 2, 2025, after discovering unauthorized deductions from his account. He had deposited GH¢20,180.00 on October 16, 2025, but by October 31, 2025, GH¢20,144.06 had been withdrawn without his permission.
The victim’s bank confirmed the transaction as fraudulent, leading to an intelligence-led police investigation.
The suspects were apprehended on March 17, 2026, by the Police Intelligence Directorate at their hideout in Tema. Recovered items include various mobile phones, SIM cards from MTN, AirtelTigo, and Telecel, along with laptops, routers, and other computer equipment.
The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with the investigation, and are expected to be presented in court. The police have reaffirmed their dedication to combating fraud and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice
