IGP orders probe into alleged GH¢400,000 Mobile Money withdrawal by Police at Kibi

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations that police personnel at Kibi were involved in the unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢400,000 from a mobile money agent’s account.

The directive follows the circulation of a viral video on social media making claims about the alleged withdrawal from the agent’s mobile money account.

In a statement, the Ghana Police Service announced that the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has been tasked with conducting 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 statement said.

Victim cooperating with investigators

Police confirmed that the mobile money agent at the centre of the allegations has been contacted and is assisting with inquiries.

“The victim has since been contacted and is assisting the investigation,” the statement added.

The case has drawn significant public attention following widespread circulation of the video online, with many calling for swift action to establish the facts.

Transparency assurance

The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that the investigation will be conducted according to professional standards and that 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.