Woman Convicted for Impersonating Police Commander to Defraud Bereaved Family of GH¢2,000
A 38-year-old woman, Sarah Wilson, also known as Maame Esi, has been convicted by the Assin Fosu District Court for impersonation, stealing, and obtaining electronic payment by false pretences.
The court found that Wilson, who was the girlfriend of a late police inspector, exploited her access to the deceased’s personal information to defraud his grieving family.
According to the prosecution, she contacted the father of the deceased officer, Inspector Evans Krampah, on May 17 and May 20, 2026, falsely introducing herself as the Central North Regional Police Commander.
She informed him that GH¢2,000 was urgently required to process a burial certificate and other funeral-related documentation. Believing the claim to be genuine, the father transferred the money electronically.
Wilson later demanded an additional GH¢2,000 for further alleged official processes, raising suspicion. The matter was then reported to the police.
Investigations revealed that Wilson had used the deceased officer’s personal proximity and a voice-changing application known as “Magic Voice” to impersonate a senior police official.
Phone records linked her directly to the transactions, and she later admitted to the offence during interrogation. Police also retrieved the GH¢2,000 proceeds.
She was arraigned on June 1, 2026, and pleaded guilty to all charges.
Presiding judge Peter Anongdare sentenced her to a fine of 90 penalty units (GH¢1,080) or six months imprisonment in default. She was also placed on a one-year bond to be of good behaviour, with an additional six-month jail term suspended in case of breach.
Court records indicate she has since paid the fine.
Authorities say the case highlights the increasing use of impersonation and digital deception in fraud schemes, and urged the public to verify all financial requests, especially those linked to bereavement or official procedures.
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