- A viral video shows two police officers physically assaulting a young man accused of MoMo fraud.
- The officers repeatedly slapped the suspect during interrogation over an alleged scam attempt.
- One officer claimed the suspect used his phone number to defraud him after previously receiving help.
- The suspect denied involvement, saying his phone was stolen at a galamsey site and misused by others.
- The footage has sparked public outrage and raised concerns about police brutality and due process.
- Social media users are calling on the Ghana Police Service to investigate and take disciplinary action.
- The incident adds to growing tensions around MoMo-related fraud and law enforcement conduct in Ghana.
A viral video showing two police officers physically assaulting a young man suspected of mobile money fraud has sparked widespread outrage across Ghana.
The footage, which has been circulating on social media, captures the officers slapping the suspect multiple times during a heated interrogation. The man, accused of attempting to defraud one of the officers, is seen trying to defend himself as the confrontation escalates.
According to the officer, he had previously assisted the suspect with a personal issue involving his wife. He claims the suspect later used his phone number in a fraudulent scheme. The young man, however, denied the accusation, insisting his phone had been stolen at an illegal mining site and may have been misused by others.
The video has triggered intense public backlash, with many condemning the officers’ conduct and calling for an immediate investigation. Critics say the use of physical force violates basic rights and undermines public trust in law enforcement.
Calls for disciplinary action have flooded social media, with citizens demanding that the Ghana Police Service take swift steps to address the incident and ensure that future investigations are handled with professionalism and respect for due process.
This latest controversy adds to growing concerns about how fraud suspects are treated in Ghana, especially in cases involving mobile money — a sector increasingly plagued by scams, theft, and violent confrontations.
