The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police officers over an alleged extortion incident involving a member of the public in Accra.
The officers, who were members of a patrol team, are accused of demanding money from the victim and compelling him to withdraw the money from an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for them.
The interdicted officers are Inspector Courage Boateng, General Sergeant Stephen Addo, General Corporal Moses Anyarvi, 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 is to allow the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to conduct investigations into the allegations.
The Police Administration said the matter would be thoroughly investigated and that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigations.
The Service also assured the public of its commitment to addressing allegations of misconduct involving its personnel.