The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police personnel over an alleged extortion incident involving a member of the public in Accra.
According to the Police Service, the officers were members of a patrol team and are alleged to have demanded money from a victim and compelled him to withdraw the funds from an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for them.
The interdicted personnel have been identified as 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 Police Service announced the interdiction in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
The decision to interdict the officers was taken to allow the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to investigate the allegations and establish the circumstances surrounding the reported incident.
The PPSB is responsible for investigating complaints and allegations of misconduct involving police personnel, and its involvement is expected to help determine what happened and whether the officers breached professional standards.
The alleged incident has drawn attention because it involves claims that members of a police patrol team demanded money from a member of the public and allegedly compelled the individual to obtain the money through an ATM.
The Police Service has assured the public that the matter will be thoroughly investigated.
It further indicated that appropriate action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
The interdiction is an administrative measure that allows the investigation to proceed and does not, by itself, establish that the allegations against the seven officers are proven.
The officers therefore remain subject to the ongoing investigation by the PPSB, which is expected to establish the facts surrounding the incident.
The development comes amid continued efforts by the Ghana Police Service to address allegations of misconduct involving its personnel and uphold professional standards within the institution.
The Police administration has previously stressed the importance of accountability among its personnel, particularly in situations involving interactions between police officers and members of the public.
For now, attention remains on the PPSB investigation and its eventual findings.
The outcome is expected to determine whether further disciplinary or other action will be taken against the seven interdicted personnel.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the allegations are properly investigated and that any necessary action will be based on the outcome of the process.
Source: Thepressradio.com
