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Police have arrested a man on the wanted list after an undercover operation at the Diaspora Summit 2025 held at the Accra International Conference Centre, following complaints of theft from participants.
According to the Accra Central Division Police Command, officers intensified surveillance at the event after receiving reports of missing mobile phones, tablets and bank cards at previous conferences hosted at the same venue.
The operation led to the arrest of Reagan Kwesi Egbi Addo, also known as Morgan Addo, who police say had gained access to the summit by posing as a legitimate participant and wearing an official event tag.
Police disclosed that preliminary investigations suggest the suspect used deceptive tactics at ATM locations, deliberately creating difficulties for users before offering assistance and secretly swapping their cards.
Investigators also believe he stole ATM cards and other valuables from conference attendees’ bags and laptops, particularly during break periods.
A subsequent search at the suspect’s residence at Ashale Botwe led to the recovery of eight ATM cards belonging to different individuals, which have been retained as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.
The police said they are engaging the relevant banks to help trace the rightful owners of the cards.
In a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, the Police Command assured the public of its commitment to safety at public events, stressing that “adequate police presence is provided to ensure security.” She, however, urged the public to remain alert, saying people should “keep their personal belongings and valuables under close supervision at all times” and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the police.
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