The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police personnel over an alleged extortion incident in Accra.
The officers, who were members of a patrol team, are alleged to have demanded money from a victim and compelled him to withdraw the money from an automated teller machine (ATM) for them.
The interdicted personnel are Inspector Courage Boateng, General Sergeant Stephen Addo, General Corporal Moses Anyravi, General Corporal Prosper Adiabo, General Lance Corporal Samuel Anokye, General Constable Henrietta Coleman and General Constable Bernard Amoako.
The Ghana Police Service said the interdiction was intended to facilitate an ongoing investigation into the allegations by the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB).
The Service said the matter would be thoroughly investigated and that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
The Police reiterated its commitment to ensuring accountability and maintaining professional standards among its personnel.
The statement was signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah, Staff Officer at the Police Public Affairs Directorate.
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