A woman identified as Mary Kortey, also known as Akweley, is in police custody after being caught with fake currency at Assin Fosu market.
The information gathered suggests the woman narrowly escaped being lynched by angry traders when she was caught using counterfeit currency.
The suspect, Mary Kortey, revealed she was from Kwashieman in Accra.
Traders at the Assin Fosu market revealed she attempted to buy foodstuffs and other items using counterfeit notes of GH¢100 and GH¢200 notes.
According to the eyewitness account, the woman was busted after the traders discovered they had been duped by the woman with the fake notes.
The suspect was severely assaulted before police officers intervened to disperse the crowd.
Upon being searched a GH¢1,900 in counterfeit notes was uncovered from her.
According to the traders, this was not the first time counterfeit notes had circulated on market days.
Reports suggest that upon her arrest, the suspect, Mary Kortey, faked being mentally unstable, acting erratically at the police station in an attempt to evade justice.
ASP Rosemond Duncan of the Assin Fosu District Crime Officer has revealed that the suspect has fingered her boyfriend, a Nigerian national identified as Evans.
According to the Police, the other suspect is on the run.
However, the Police Service has launched an investigation into the incident.
In related police news, the Jamestown District Police Commander, Superintendent William Abisah, has announced that the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has suspended all police leave for the rest of 2025.
According to Superintendent William Abisah, the ban forms part of the Ghana Police Service’s plans for a Disaster-Free Christmas.
He further revealed that officers have already begun day and night patrols as part of their annual festive-season duties.
The Police initiative is aimed at boosting safety and tightening security during the festive season.
Superintendent William Abisah, speaking at the launch of Operation Disaster-Free Christmas, stated, “I’m here to present our operational plan for the Christmas festivities.
As we all know, the season is approaching, and our patrols are already underway. I also want to inform you that the IGP has banned leave for all police officers. We are preparing seriously for Christmas,” he said.
The ‘Operation Disaster-Free Christmas’ is expected to improve police visibility, prevent crime, and ensure a safe environment for all Ghanaians.