IGP orders probe into alleged GH¢400,000 Mobile Money withdrawal by Police at Kibi
The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed an immediate investigation into allegations that some police personnel at Kibi were involved in the unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢400,000 from the account of a mobile money agent.
The directive follows the circulation of a viral video on social media in which claims were made about the alleged withdrawal from the agent’s mobile money account.
In response to the allegations, the Ghana Police Service said the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) had been tasked to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
“The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to conduct investigation into allegations in a viral video concerning the unauthorised withdrawal of an amount of GH₵400,000 from a mobile money account of a mobile money agent by some personnel at Kibi,” the Police Service said in a statement.
Victim assisting investigation
The police indicated that the mobile money agent at the centre of the allegations had been contacted and was cooperating with investigators.
“The victim has since been contacted and is assisting the investigation,” the statement added.
The case has drawn public attention following the widespread circulation of the video online, with many calling for swift action to establish the facts.
Police assure public of transparency
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that the investigation will be conducted in accordance with professional standards and that the findings will be made public.
“We assure the public that the outcome of the investigation will be duly communicated,” the statement said.
The Police Professional Standards Bureau is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct involving police officers and ensuring accountability within the service.
The probe is expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged withdrawal and whether any police personnel were involved in the incident.
