Police probe disputed GH¢400,000 mobile money withdrawal in Kumasi
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The inquiry was triggered by a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as investigators examined the source and movement of the funds.
The Police Professional Standards Bureau has opened an investigation into the alleged unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢400,000 from the mobile money account of Kumasi-based merchant Derrick Okyere Dapaah, widely known as Pablo.
The inquiry was triggered by a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as investigators examined the source and movement of the funds.
According to information shared by police on Sunday, 29 March, preliminary findings suggest the money forms part of proceeds linked to a gold robbery and fraud case already under investigation.
The case traces back to 8 December 2025, when a complainant, Francis Ayaaba from Ejisu, said he was invited to a house at Ntoaso near Nsawam on the understanding that he was going to purchase gold.
Police say Mr Ayaaba reported paying GH¢500,000 in cash and transferring a further GH¢400,000 via mobile money for the transaction. Soon after the payment, armed men are said to have appeared and taken the gold.
Investigators later followed the electronic trail of the mobile money transfer and say it led them to accounts associated with Derrick Okyere Dapaah.
Police believe the GH¢400,000 was then moved across two additional mobile money accounts also linked to him before the funds were eventually withdrawn.
That withdrawal, according to investigators, was carried out by a man identified as Abudu Dauda, who is said to have used a Ghana Card in the name of Isagali Promise. Police say Dauda told investigators he acted on the instructions of one Alhaji Ibrahim.
As the case developed, police obtained court orders to freeze the relevant mobile numbers, reverse the GH¢400,000 transaction, and preserve the amount as evidence pending the outcome of the matter.
The investigation has since led to several arrests. Those picked up include Abudu Dauda, Prince Ofori, William Nene Sakitey Osabotey, described as a goldsmith and owner of the premises where the transaction allegedly took place, and Derrick Okyere Dapaah himself, who has been charged with abetment of crime.
All four have been granted bail and are due back in court on 29 April 2026.
Police say the case is still unfolding, with efforts now focused on two other suspects, Alex and Alhaji Ibrahim, who remain on the run.
