The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of three suspects linked to a syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting victims.
According to the Police, efforts are underway to identify and arrest other individuals involved in receiving and selling the stolen items.
The Ghana Police made the announcement on their official social media platforms on January 13.
“The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects for their involvement in a syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting victims.”
The suspects were identified as Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe; Richard Osei; and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor.
They were arrested on January 12, 2026, following intelligence-led operations.
The Police explained the way these suspects in the syndicate operate, mainly using shared taxis.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects operate mainly in the early hours of the day, posing as taxi drivers in search of passengers. Two of the suspects sit in the front seats of the vehicle, while one positions himself at the back seat.”
“Police investigations further revealed that when a victim, mostly women, boards the taxi, the suspects deliberately lock the doors to make it difficult for the victim to alight.”
“While the victim attempts to open the door, the suspect seated at the back pretends to assist and allegedly steals the victim’s mobile phone or wallet.”
The Police said the suspects are currently in custody and assisting with investigations.
“Efforts are underway to identify and arrest persons who receive and trade in the stolen items,” they added.
