Two persons have been re-arrested in connection with an alleged scheme involving the collection of money from parents and students under the pretext of securing placement into preferred Senior High Schools (SHSs).
The two suspects, identified as 24-year-old University of Ghana graduate Vicentia Appiah Antwi and 18-year-old unemployed Suzzy Owusu, were arrested at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
The arrests were carried out by a team from the Ministry of Education, acting on the directives of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, following intelligence received by the Intelligence Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters.
According to information available to investigators, the suspects are alleged to have collected between GH¢9,500 and GH¢22,000 per victim, depending on the Senior High School the victims sought placement into.
The suspects are alleged to have represented to victims that they could facilitate placement into their preferred schools in exchange for payment.
During interrogation, the two suspects reportedly named two other individuals they claimed were involved in the alleged scheme. They identified the persons as Nana Yaw Boateng, said to be a medical doctor at Kwadaso SDA Hospital in Kumasi, and Alex Asumani, also known as “Lexus.”
The two suspects were cautioned and detained for 24 hours as part of the investigation. They have since been granted bail to a credible surety and released to assist investigators in tracing and arresting other persons suspected to be connected to the alleged scheme.
Investigators have also obtained statements from two alleged victims and their parents as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The individuals named by the suspects have reportedly been informed to report to the investigative unit to assist with investigations.
The authorities are expected to take further action as investigations continue.
Investigators have urged members of the public who may have information relevant to the case to cooperate with the appropriate authorities.
By Daniel Opoku
