Three individuals have been apprehended and brought before an Accra Circuit Court by the Mepesam branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

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The accused individuals, Perry Kumi Asamoah and Samuel Afful Kenneth, both electricians, and Isaac, who is currently evading capture, face charges of impersonation, conspiracy to commit a crime, and contravention of sections 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act 29/60 and Rule 41(2)(a) of LI 1816 2005.The arrest followed a complaint made by Esther Safo, who reported the accused to the ECG for extortion.

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A joint team consisting of officers from the Ghana Police Service and ECG conducted an investigation into the matter.The investigation revealed that on January 25, 2023, the three accused individuals approached Esther Safo in her residence, claiming to be ECG personnel conducting a meter monitoring operation. They were shown to the location where the ECG meter with the serial number P18019458 had been installed.

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Perry Kumi Asamoah, the first accused person, proceeded to open the meter and displayed a component to Esther Safo, alleging an illegal connection. Subsequently, the accused individuals disconnected the power supply to the complainant's premises.The complainant pleaded for restoration and the accused persons demanded an amount of GH¢3,000.00 from her to restore the power.

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The complainant informed her husband accordingly and he transferred an amount of GH¢1,500.00 to the accused persons through the first accused person’s mobile money number 0277388827 and the power was restored.Not satisfied with the conduct of the supposed officers of ECG, the complainant reported the matter to the Revenue Protection Unit, ECG.

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Following their arrest, a search conducted by the police on the two accused persons revealed two identity cards bearing their names, and photos with the serial numbers; 193955 and 193954 respectively.Summons emanated from the ECG which appeared to be forged and one Mobile phone which contained the Tigo sim card that was used to receive the amount from the complainant’s husband.

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Further checks also revealed the Barcode on the two ID cards belonged to one late Kingsley Darko, a former employee of the ECG.

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