A statement issued by the police revealed that the suspect was arrested following operations conducted during the Diaspora Summit 2025 held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The police then heightened vigilance at the ongoing Diaspora Summit 2025 and mounted an undercover operation at the venue to enhance surveillance and ensure the safety of participants. Egbi Addo was arrested while wearing an official summit tag and posing as a legitimate participant. According to the police, the suspect had registered for the Diaspora Summit 2025 online, which was open to the public, and gained access to the event where he committed the crimes. The search led to the recovery of eight (8) ATM cards belonging to different individuals.

Source: GhanaWeb December 24, 2025 02:12 UTC