A Kumasi-based Mobile Money vendor, Derrick Okyere Dapaah, who alleged that police officers unlawfully withdrew GH¢400,000 from his account, has given an update on his case after the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to investigate the matter.

Speaking in an interview with Crime Check TV, and shared on YouTube, Derrick explained that the police management met with him and presented the money as evidence to calm him down but the money was not handed over.

He stated that during the meeting, the said police officers involved in the case informed him that the withdrawal was ordered by the Nsawam Circuit Court.

He stated that the police assured him that they would wait for the next court date and, if necessary, he would be called to appear.

If the court determined there was no need for his presence, he added, the police said they would update him accordingly.

IGP orders investigation into alleged GH¢400K MoMo withdrawal by officers

“They told us that the said court that ordered the withdrawal is the Nsawam Circuit Court. So, the police brought the money for us to see and assured us that they will call us.

"They said they are waiting for the next court date and if there is any other update, we will be informed,” Derrick said.

It will be recalled that the IGP directed the PPSB to investigate allegations that some police officers at Kibi unlawfully withdrew GH¢400,000 from a Mobile Money agent’s account.

The directive followed a viral video of Derrick, in which he claimed officers were involved in the unauthorised withdrawal.

Derrick recounted that a customer had withdrawn money from his outlet, after which his working SIM card was blocked.

His attempt to restore the SIM led him to the police station, where he was accused of involvement in a gold robbery linked to GH¢400,000.

He and his brother were arrested and detained on suspicion of receiving the money illegally.

Later, the customer who withdrew the money was arrested and Derrick and his brother were released.

However, without prior notice, he said the police allegedly withdrew GH¢400,000 from his SIM card, claiming it was based on a court order.

Feeling unfairly treated, Derrick brought the matter to public attention.

In a series of posts on the official X page of the Ghana Police Service on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the police confirmed that the IGP had ordered a formal investigation.

This is the viral video that prompted Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno to order the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to investigate claims by a Mobile Money agent in the Eastern Region.

The agent alleged that police officers at Kibi had… pic.twitter.com/ecMQz1qwU0

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