Ghana: Police interdict seven officers over alleged extortion

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police personnel in connection with an alleged extortion incident in Accra.

The personnel, who were members of a patrol team, are alleged to have demanded money from their victim and compelled him to withdraw same from an ATM for them.

The interdicted officers 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.

This was contained in a press release issued by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Police Headquarters on September 16, 2026.

According to the release signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Richmond Mensah, Staff Officer, Public Affairs, the interdiction is to make way for ongoing investigation by the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB).

"The Ghana Police Service assures the public that the matter will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action taken based on the outcome of the investigations," the statement added.