Police arrest 57-year-old man over viral shoplifting videos
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Police arrest 57-year-old man over viral shoplifting videos

November 8, 2026 13views 4 days ago
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The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested a 57-year-old man suspected of carrying out a series of shoplifting incidents captured in videos that went viral on TikTok and other social media platforms.

The suspect, identified as Nsiah Samuel, was arrested on November 5, 2026, by the Somanya District Police Command following intelligence gathered in collaboration with the Borteyman Police in Accra.

In a statement issued on Saturday, November 7, the Police described him as a self-acclaimed chief and minister of the gospel who resides at Akrade in the Eastern Region.

According to the Police, the suspect admitted during interrogation to stealing consumable items, electronics, clothing and other goods from retail outlets across several locations in southern Ghana.

The locations include Kibi, Suhum, Ashaiman, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo and Adenta.

He has since been handed over to the Borteyman Police for further investigations.

The Ghana Police Service commended members of the public whose vigilance and sharing of information on social media contributed to his arrest.
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