Kumasi Police Bust Syndicate Targeting Bank Customers With Huge Withdrawals

Kumasi, Ghana – June 23, 2025 – Police in Kumasi have dismantled a well-coordinated criminal syndicate notorious for trailing and stealing from bank customers who withdraw large sums of money. The group, which operated across key financial districts in the Ashanti Region, was busted after weeks of surveillance and undercover investigations.

????‍♂️ The Operation

According to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the suspects were arrested at various locations in Kumasi following intelligence-led operations. The syndicate is believed to have informants within banking halls who tip off members about customers making substantial cash withdrawals.

“They would track the victims, either on foot or by motorbike, and strike at unguarded moments—either in traffic, parking lots, or even outside victims’ homes,” said ASP Godwin Ahianyo, the Regional Police PRO.

Items retrieved from the suspects include motorbikes, unregistered vehicles, ATM cards, and surveillance tools used to monitor potential victims.

????️‍♀️ Modus Operandi

• A syndicate member, often disguised as a bank customer, monitors transactions inside the bank.

• Once a high-value withdrawal is spotted, they alert accomplices outside.

• The customer is followed discreetly until the opportune moment to rob them arises — usually in isolated areas or during brief stops.

???? Public Caution

Police have urged the public, especially businesspersons and traders, to exercise caution when withdrawing large amounts of cash.

“Always use police escorts when necessary, avoid routine withdrawal patterns, and be vigilant of your surroundings,” ASP Ahianyo advised.

He further called on banks to tighten internal controls and discourage staff from leaking sensitive customer information, whether knowingly or otherwise.

????‍⚖️ Prosecution to Follow

The arrested suspects are currently assisting with investigations and are expected to be charged soon with conspiracy to commit robbery, unlawful surveillance, and theft.

The Kumasi bust comes at a time when several cases of bank-related robberies have been reported across major cities, raising questions about the security of customers handling large cash transactions.

✅ Summary

Kumasi police have arrested a gang that targeted bank customers who withdrew large sums of money. Authorities advise heightened vigilance and banking reforms to curb insider leaks and theft syndicates.