The Bono East Regional Police Command has handed over a bag containing GHC 85,000.00 in cash to its rightful owner after it was found along the Techiman-Kumasi Highway.
On February 14, 2026, at about 4:20 a.m., police officers on duty at a snap checkpoint noticed a bag lying by the roadside, believed to have fallen from a moving vehicle. The bag bore the name “Ofori” and a phone number.
Inspector George Appiah and three other officers retrieved the bag and discovered it contained a large sum of money. The bag was immediately handed over to the Regional Command for investigation.
Police contacted the number written on the bag, and 53-year-old businessman Stephen Ofori from Ashtown, Kumasi, later reported to the checkpoint to claim ownership. Mr. Ofori explained that the money was being transported from GCB Bank in Wa to Kumasi via a commercial vehicle.
The amount was verified in his presence and confirmed to be GHC 85,000.00. After satisfactory explanation and further checks, the police released the money to him.
The Bono East Regional Police Command commended the officers involved and community members who drew attention to the bag, describing the incident as a demonstration of integrity and cooperation between the police and the public.
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