Ghana Police Service disowns fake electronic traffic violation notice

The Ghana Police Service has issued a public notice warning citizens about a fraudulent electronic traffic violation message currently circulating online.

According to the Service, it has observed with deep concern a viral electronic notice purporting to be an official traffic offence notification from the Police.

The fake message reportedly informs recipients that they have committed traffic violations and directs them to make payments.

The Police have categorically stated that the notification is false, fraudulent, invalid, and not issued by the Service.

In its statement, the Police cautioned individuals involved in creating or circulating such messages to immediately desist. The Service stressed that the act constitutes a serious criminal offence under Ghanaian law and warned that perpetrators will be identified, arrested, and prosecuted.

The Service further disclosed that it is currently working with key stakeholders ,including the Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Transport, National Road Safety Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, National Insurance Commission, and the Ministry of Finance , to engage Parliament on proposed amendments to road traffic regulations.

The amendments are intended to facilitate the rollout of an automated traffic law enforcement programme known as Traffitech-GH in the coming months.

The Police assured the public that further updates will be provided as discussions progress and urged citizens to disregard the fake notices while remaining vigilant against online fraud.