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An elderly woman was detained in Makola Market on suspicion of collecting taxes. Using the Name of Nii Gbese

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Rocky55 Blog of Friday, 30 January 2026

Source: Isaac Appiah

Witnesses reported that the woman, who appeared to be in her late 60s, approached several vendors and asserted that Nii Gbese had given her permission to collect taxes on his behalf.When several merchants discovered they had been duped, they immediately sounded the alarm.

Local law enforcement and market authorities worked together to swiftly intervene and apprehend the culprit.She was reportedly handcuffed and transported to a neighboring police station for questioning.Police sources confirmed that an inquiry has been begun to establish the magnitude of the fraudulent activities and whether others were involved.

Market vendors have been advised by officials to be cautious and to confirm the identity of anyone seeking to collect payments on behalf of public personalities.They underlined that such actions are illegal and may result in incarceration if proven guilty.

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