A serving police officer has been remanded into police custody by the Atasemanso Circuit Court over his alleged involvement in a robbery attack targeting a mobile money vendor.

The suspect, Inspector Bright Appiah Dankwah, who was stationed at the Asuoyeboah Police Station, has also been interdicted by the Ashanti Regional Police Command pending investigations into the case.

According to a police statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the officer was arrested by the Regional Anti-Robbery Unit following what police described as intelligence-led operations.

A search conducted at the suspect’s residences reportedly uncovered a Bruni Model 92 gas pistol, ammunition, and an amount of GH¢9,835 suspected to be linked to the alleged robbery operation.

The incident has sparked public concern, particularly among mobile money vendors who continue to face increasing attacks from armed robbers across the country.

The statement said on May 11, 2026, Inspector Dankwah was arraigned before the Atasemanso Circuit Court and remanded into police custody.

He is expected to reappear before the court on May 29, 2026.

Spate of MoMo robbery cases on the rise

There has been a growing wave of mobile money (MoMo) robbery incidents across various communities, raising alarm among traders, security agencies, and the general public. The increasing attacks, often targeting mobile money vendors and agents, have sparked renewed calls for stronger security measures and improved monitoring of digital financial transactions.

Reports indicate that perpetrators are becoming more organised and bold, frequently trailing MoMo agents and attacking them at vulnerable points such as during cash withdrawals, late business hours, or while commuting.

In some cases, victims have been assaulted and robbed of both cash and mobile devices used for transactions.

The trend has created fear among MoMo operators, many of whom rely heavily on daily transactions for their livelihood. Some vendors have reduced working hours or relocated their businesses to safer locations, while others have resorted to hiring private security or operating in pairs.