‘SAKAWA’ Policeman charged with extortion

The Attorney General’s Department has advised the Central Regional Police Command to charge a police officer stationed at Assin Fosu in the Assin Central Municipality of the Central Region, with Extortion after police investigations into accusations of bribery found him culpable, MyNewsGh.com reports.

A police communiqué sighted by MyNewsGh.com says, Sergeant Augustine Owusu Ansah with service number 45533 has acted contrary to section 151(1) of the Criminal Offences Act 29/60” and so he should be prosecuted at the circuit court in Cape Coast.

The Central Regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Irene Serwaa Oppong who confirmed the development to MyNewsGh.com also said the officer is also facing service enquiry which is being conducted by the police administration.

The officer, G/Sgt Augustine Owusu Ansah, was the officer who was seen in a video which went viral in May this year, negotiating payment and receiving money at a drinking spot from some individuals who had engaged in cyber-crime and narcotics.

Sergeant Ansah was seen in the viral video boasting of his ability to free criminals who were arrested by his colleagues during operations after they had paid some cash to him.

He said Police work has always been in favour of criminals who were in the position to bribe the Police to facilitate their smooth operations.

Source:MyNewsGh.com