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The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a taxi-based syndicate that allegedly steals mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting passengers.
The suspects, identified as Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe; Richard Osei; and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor, were arrested on January 12, 2026, following intelligence-led operations by the police.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects operate mainly in the early hours of the day, posing as commercial taxi drivers searching for passengers. Police say two of the suspects usually sit in the front seats of the vehicle, while the third positions himself in the back seat.
Investigations further revealed that when a victim, mostly women, boards the taxi, the suspects deliberately lock the doors to prevent the passenger from alighting. As the victim struggles to open the door, the suspect seated at the back pretends to offer assistance and allegedly steals the victim’s mobile phone or wallet in the process.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. Police say efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest other individuals involved in receiving and trading in the stolen items.
