The Ghana Police Service has apprehended ten individuals suspected of involvement in financial crimes specifically targeting rural banks across the country. The suspects were brought to the Ghana Police Headquarters in a Black Maria for a press briefing, showcasing the police’s efforts to crack down on financial crimes.
Details about the suspects and the specific nature of the financial crimes committed are yet to be disclosed. However, the Ghana Police Service has been working tirelessly to protect the country’s financial institutions, including rural banks, from such activities.
Rural Banks in Ghana
Some of the affected rural banks may include:
– Ahantaman Rural Bank Limited, with its headquarters at Agona Nkwanta
– Sefwiman Rural Bank Limited, operating in the Western North Region with branches in Sefwi Bekwai and Sefwi Dwinase
– Odotobri Rural Bank Limited, serving areas in the Ashanti region
– Kintampo Rural Bank Limited, with branches in Kintampo, Buipe, and Techiman
– Akuapem Rural Bank Limited, headquartered in Adukrom with branches in Koforidua, Nsawam, and Aburi
The Ghana Police Service urges anyone with information about these financial crimes to come forward and assist with investigations. With over 147 rural banks in Ghana, the police are working to ensure the security and stability of the country’s financial sector.