The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police officers over an alleged extortion incident involving a member of the public in Accra.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Affairs Directorate on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the officers, who were members of a patrol team, allegedly demanded money from a victim and compelled him to withdraw the money from an ATM for them.
The interdicted officers have been identified as Inspector Courage Boateng, General Sergeant Stephen Addo, General Corporal Moses Anyavi, General Corporal Prosper Adiabo, General Lance Corporal Samuel Anokye, General Constable Henrietta Coleman, and General Constable Bernard Amoako.
The Police Service said the interdiction has been effected to pave the way for an ongoing investigation by the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB).
The Service assured the public that the matter would be thoroughly investigated and that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigations.
The statement was signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah, Staff Officer at the Public Affairs Directorate.
By: Bernard Mensah
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