The Ghana Police Service has made four arrests, including a physician assistant, as part of ongoing investigations into alleged fraud in the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). The arrests were made in Kumasi and at the Accra Resolution Centres. Authorities are widening their investigations into attempts to manipulate school placements.
Yaw Adjei Boateng, a physician assistant at the SDA Hospital in Kumasi, was arrested on Thursday, September 24. He was questioned by officers from the Intelligence Unit. According to information available to the Ministry of Education, Boateng admitted to knowing Vicentia Antwi Appiah, who allegedly approached him to help secure placement for Benedicta Yaa Edinam at Mafe Methodist Girls’ Senior High School.
Investigators claim Boateng disclosed that he received GH¢8,500 from Vicentia Antwi Appiah and forwarded the money to Brian Opare Addo, an employee of the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council. The money was allegedly to facilitate the placement process. However, the placement was unsuccessful. Boateng told investigators that he later asked Opare Addo to refund the money, which was subsequently returned to the sender.
Boateng also claimed that Opare Addo had previously assisted him in securing placement for another student at St Monica’s Senior High School. Brian Opare Addo has been invited to report to the Intelligence Unit on Monday, September 28, to assist with inquiries. Authorities say investigations are ongoing, and another individual has been invited to assist with investigations.
Two additional suspects were arrested at the Accra Resolution Centre on Friday, September 25. This brings the total number of arrests made within the last 48 hours to four. The latest developments follow the arrest of two other individuals on September 17 over their alleged involvement in school placement fraud.
The Ghana Police Service is urging the public to be cautious and report any suspicious activities related to school placements. The Ministry of Education and the Ghana Police Service are working together to ensure that school placements are fair and transparent. Authorities say they will continue to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in any form of fraud or corruption.
The case highlights the need for vigilance and monitoring of the school placement process. The Ghana Police Service is committed to ensuring that the CSSPS is implemented fairly and transparently. The public is assured that all necessary measures are being taken to prevent and detect any form of fraud or corruption in the school placement process.
Key points
- Four individuals, including a physician assistant, have been arrested over alleged 2026 school placement fraud.
- The arrests were made in Kumasi and at the Accra Resolution Centres as authorities widen investigations.
- The Ghana Police Service is working with the Ministry of Education to ensure fair and transparent school placements.
