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Ghana Police Service interdict seven officers over alleged extortion

Seven police personnel have been interdicted by the Ghana Police Service following an alleged extortion incident in Accra. The officers, who were members of a patrol team, are alleged to have demanded money from their victim and compelled him to withdraw the amount from an ATM for them. A statement from the Service listed the […]

Ghana Police Service interdict seven officers over alleged extortion

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven officers following an alleged extortion incident in Accra, according to Adom Online. The officers, who were part of a patrol team, were accused of demanding money from a victim and forcing them to withdraw the amount from an ATM. The interdiction, as stated in the Police Service's statement, is to facilitate ongoing investigations by the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB).

The seven officers interdicted are Inspector Courage Boateng, General Sergeant Stephen Addo, General Corporal Moses Anyravi, General Corporal Prosper Adiabo, General Lance Corporal Samuel Anokye, General Constable Henrietta Coleman, and General Constable Bernard Amoako. The Police Service has assured the public that the matter will be thoroughly investigated, with appropriate actions taken following the investigation's outcome.

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