The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals for allegedly impersonating high-profile Ghanaian figures, including the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on social media. The arrests were made by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.
The suspects—Gideon Awudi (25), Edem Soku (33), and Judith Soku (31)—were apprehended following an intelligence-driven operation in the Volta Region. Arrests were carried out in Dabala and Sogakope, with security operations extending to Dzodzent and Penyi.
According to Citinewsroom, the trio allegedly created fake online profiles using the names and images of public figures to defraud unsuspecting victims. Investigations suggest they were involved in mobile money scams, credit card fraud, airtime fraud, and online sales fraud across multiple social media platforms.
“The arrests followed a sustained, intelligence-led operation covering Sogakope, Dzodzent, and Penyi areas. The suspects are currently in custody and assisting authorities with ongoing investigations,” the report stated.
The suspects are expected to face formal charges as the investigations continue.
Other Notable Impersonation Cases
In a separate case, pensioner Roland Ababio has been arraigned for allegedly impersonating his late brother to sell a plot of land. He is accused of collaborating with an accomplice, Kwame Gyane Ababio, who acted as an intermediary. Both face charges of conspiracy to defraud and defrauding by false pretence. Roland pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors reported that Kwame approached a potential buyer, Kotey, claiming his “uncle,” Ephraim Asante, owned the land. Kotey was later introduced to Roland, who allegedly posed as the deceased Ephraim Asante and authorised Kwame to negotiate the sale. The land, valued at GH¢450,000, saw an initial payment of GH¢250,000 deposited into Kwame’s account. The fraud was discovered when Kotey noticed the land was being developed by another family member, leading him to report the matter in May 2022.
Elsewhere, University of Ghana student Amedeka James was jailed for impersonating his twin during the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Similarly, Kwame Oteng Nkansah, a Level 100 student at Accra Technical University, was sentenced to six months in prison and fined 80 penalty units for impersonating a candidate from Ghana College Senior High School.
Additionally, teacher and examination invigilator Samuel Armah was convicted for possessing leaked exam answers and dictating them to candidates, receiving eight months’ imprisonment and an 80-unit fine.
The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling impersonation and cybercrime, urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious online activity.
Source: Yen.com.gh
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