{
  "id": 18766674,
  "title": "Police arrest suspect in viral shoplifting video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/police-arrest-suspect-in-viral-shoplifting-video",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T18:06:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/police-shoplifting-akrade/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Ghana Police Service has apprehended a 57-year-old man, Niiash Samuel, in connection with a series of shoplifting incidents that have been widely circulated on social media platforms such as TikTok. Samuel, who identifies as a chief and gospel minister in the Eastern Region of Ghana, was apprehended by the Somanya District Police Command on November 5, 2026, following intelligence gathered in cooperation with the Borteyman Police in Accra. During questioning, Samuel admitted to stealing various goods, including consumables, electronics, and clothing, from multiple retail outlets across southern Ghana, including towns such as Kibi, Suhum, Abokobi, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo, and Adenta. The suspect has been transferred to the Borteyman Police for further investigation. The Ghana Police Service has praised the public for their role in identifying and reporting the suspect, highlighting the importance of vigilance and social media vigilance in aiding law enforcement efforts.",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Police arrest 57-year-old man over viral shoplifting videos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/police-arrest-57-year-old-man-over-viral-shoplifting-videos",
        "published": "2026-11-07T16:21:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}