Police arrest Lands Ministry staff for extortion
Gabriel Sarpong, staff at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, is in the grips of the police for extortion.
Gabriel Sarpong, staff at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, is in the grips of the police for extortion.
The suspect was arrested for extorting monies from illegal miners and engaging in mining-related activities in the excess of GH¢200,000 in the name of the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker.
According to reports, an informant blow the cover on George Mireku who informed the Police to arrest him on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
The suspect has since admitted to all counts of fraudulent activities leveled against him.
The Deputy Minister of Lands, George Mireku Duker, has asked the security apparatus to handle the matter diligently to ensure that, the law deals with the suspect severely.
Gabriel Sarpong is currently in the custody of the Ministries Police Station assisting in the investigation.
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