The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police officers over an alleged extortion incident in Accra.
The officers, who were part of a patrol team, are accused of demanding money from a member of the public and allegedly forcing him to withdraw the money from an 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.
According to the Police Service, the interdiction will allow the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to conduct investigations into the incident.
The Service said the matter would be thoroughly investigated and that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
The Ghana Police Service also assured the public of its commitment to addressing allegations of misconduct involving its personnel.
