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

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

In response, the Ghana Police Service announced that the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has been tasked to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

“The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to investigate allegations in a viral video concerning the unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢400,000 from the mobile money account of a mobile money agent by some personnel at Kibi,” the Police Service said in a statement.

According to the police, the mobile money agent at the centre of the allegations has already been contacted and is cooperating with investigators.

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

The case has attracted widespread public attention following the circulation of the video online, with many calling for a swift and transparent probe to establish the facts.

Police assure public of transparency

The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that the investigation will be conducted professionally and that its 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.