The Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service has remanded three individuals, including a man captured in the viral video assaulting a woman believed to be his wife, following their arrest in the Ga East Municipality.
The primary suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, also known as Nii Adjei, was arrested at the family residence on Monday, November 17, 2025, after the video sparked widespread outrage online.
He has been charged with Physical Assault under Sections 1(b)(i) and 3(2) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732).
Two of his siblings, Louis Odartey Lamptey and Grace Kushie Lamptey, were also taken into custody. They face charges of Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, specifically “threat of harm,” under Sections 23(1) and 74 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
According to the Ghana Police Service, the siblings allegedly attempted to attack a female tenant they suspected of recording and sharing the viral video, but police intervened to protect her.
All three accused have been remanded into police custody and are expected to reappear in court on December 3, 2025.
The Police continue to search for the primary victim, who reportedly fled the scene before officers arrived. The Ghana Police Service has urged anyone with credible information regarding her whereabouts to contact the nearest police station, assuring that all tips will be treated confidentially.
Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer for the Criminal Investigations Department, reiterated the Service’s commitment to protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice.
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