The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects in connection with the circulation of fraudulent electronic traffic violation notices.

The scam involved sending fake notices to members of the public, claiming they had violated traffic offenses and asking them to pay fines via a provided link.

According to ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs, the police received reports of the scam and launched an investigation. A public notice was issued to warn the public, and intelligence and cyber teams worked to track down the perpetrators.

The investigation revealed that the scammers used multiple mobile money numbers to collect proceeds from victims before consolidating the funds.

Acting on intelligence, the police arrested Martha Quarshie, a mobile money vendor, in Ada on February 23, 2026. Further arrests led to the detention of Peter Ofori McCarthy, Alfred Kofi Totimeh, Prosper Otumfour, Robert Akplehe, Christian Akplehe, and Michael Edem Amemornu.

The police recovered cash, mobile phones, laptops, and other items linked to the scam. Investigations revealed that Prosper Otumfour was the mastermind, using registered Telecel Cash SIM cards to receive payments and directing Martha Quarshie to redistribute the funds.

The seven suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations and will be put before court. The police are continuing their efforts to identify and arrest other members of the syndicate.

Report by Bernard K Dadzie Greater Accra Region