{
  "id": 19106899,
  "title": "Police arrest 57-year-old man over viral shoplifting video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/police-arrest-57-year-old-man-over-viral-shoplifting-video",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T06:21:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/police-arrest-57-year-old-man-over-viral-shoplifting-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 57-year-old man, Nsiah Samuel, has been apprehended by the Eastern Regional Police Command in Ghana for a series of shoplifting incidents across southern Ghana. Samuel, who identifies as a chief and minister of the gospel, was taken into custody on November 5, 2026, in Akrade, Eastern Region.\n\nIntelligence reports and collaboration with the Borteyman Police in Accra led to his arrest, following the viral spread of a shoplifting video on TikTok and other social media platforms. The video, shared by vigilant members of the public, showcased Samuel allegedly stealing various goods, including consumables, electronics, clothing, and other items, from retail outlets in multiple locations.\n\nSamuel admitted to stealing from shops in Kibi, Suhum, Ashaiman, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo, and Adenta during his interrogation. The Eastern Regional Police Command expressed gratitude towards the public for their vigilance and for sharing information on social media, which significantly contributed to his apprehension. Samuel has since been handed over to the Borteyman Police for further investigations.",
  "summary": "A 57-year-old man suspected of engaging in a series of shoplifting activities across parts of southern Ghana has been arrested by the Eastern Regional Police Command following the circulation of a video capturing some of the alleged incidents on social media. The suspect, identified as Nsiah Samuel, a self-acclaimed chief and minister of the gospel, … The post Police arrest 57-year-old man over…",
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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."
}