Police at Assin Asaman in the Central Region have arrested a 20-year-old man, Frederick Doomson, for his alleged role in a mobile money fraud that left a vendor GH¢40,000 poorer.

According to the Assembly Member for the area, Gregory Gyakye, the suspect is believed to be part of a three-man fraud syndicate that impersonated mobile money operators to deceive unsuspecting victims through carefully coordinated phone calls.

Preliminary investigations suggest that Doomson contacted the vendor under the guise of a routine mobile money transaction and skillfully manipulated the victim into transferring the funds into his mobile money account.

Following the complaint, police swiftly moved in, freezing the suspect’s mobile money account to prevent any further withdrawals or transfers.

While Doomson is currently in custody assisting with investigations, two other accomplices linked to the scam have gone underground, and police say efforts are underway to track and arrest them.

Authorities have once again urged mobile money vendors and the general public to remain vigilant, verify transactions thoroughly, and report suspicious calls immediately to avoid falling prey to similar scams.