The Ghana Police Service has debunked a viral electronic notification circulating on social media and other digital platforms, describing it as a fraudulent traffic offence payment scam.
According to the Service, the notice—purporting to be an official communication from the Ghana Police Service—falsely accuses recipients of committing traffic violations and directs them to make payments.
The Police have clarified that the notification is not authentic and did not originate from the Service.
In a public statement, the Police stressed that the electronic notice is “false, fraudulent and invalid,” urging members of the public to disregard it entirely.
The Service further warned individuals involved in the creation and circulation of the fake notices to cease immediately, describing the act as a serious criminal offence punishable under Ghanaian law. It cautioned that perpetrators will be identified, arrested and prosecuted.
The Police also used the opportunity to inform the public that steps are underway to strengthen traffic law enforcement through technology. In collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Transport, National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), National Insurance Commission (NIC), and the Ministry of Finance, the Service is engaging Parliament to amend road traffic regulations.
The proposed amendments will pave the way for the rollout of an automated traffic law enforcement programme known as Traffitech-GH in the coming months.
