{
  "id": 18752252,
  "title": "Man, 57, arrested over viral shoplifting videos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/man-57-arrested-over-viral-shoplifting-videos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T17:14:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/man-57-arrested-over-viral-shoplifting-videos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Police Service has apprehended a 57-year-old man named Nsiah Samuel on suspicion of participating in a series of shoplifting incidents, which have been filmed and shared widely on social media platforms like TikTok. Samuel, who calls himself a chief and minister of the gospel and lives in Akrade, Eastern Region, was taken into custody on November 5 following reports from Somanya District Police and Borteyman Police in Accra. Preparatory investigations reveal that he confessed to stealing various items, including food, electronics, and clothes, from numerous retail stores nationwide. These incidents allegedly occurred in Kibi, Suhum, Ashaiman, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo, and Adenta. Samuel has been handed over to Borteyman Police for further probing. The police commend the public for their role in the arrest, citing social media posts and tips as crucial in facilitating the arrest. The incident emerged after videos allegedly showing the shoplifting were posted online, causing public alarm and prompting police to investigate.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 57-year-old man suspected of carrying out a series of shoplifting incidents captured in videos circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms. The suspect, identified as Nsiah Samuel, is described by the police as a self-acclaimed chief and minister of the gospel who resides at Akrade in the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "57-year-old Nsiah Samuel arrested for shoplifting",
    "Videos of thefts shared on TikTok and social media",
    "Samuel confessed to stealing from multiple stores nationwide"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}