The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police personnel over an alleged extortion incident in Accra.
According to the Police Service, the officers, who were members of a patrol team, allegedly 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 Police Service said the interdiction was to allow investigations into the matter by the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Police Service assured the public that the incident would be thoroughly investigated.
It added that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigations.
