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Police crack down on ECG cable theft, arrest 10 suspects
March 10, 2026
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Police crack down on ECG cable theft, arrest 10 suspects

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Key Points

  • The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight Chinese nationals and two Ghanaians in connection with an alleged cable theft and metal export syndicate.
  • The syndicate was reportedly targeting the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), with stolen cables being processed at Sentuo Company in the Kpone Industrial Area, Tema.
  • The operation, led by the CID and Ministry of Energy, recovered over 100 drums of suspected ECG cables.
  • Authorities describe the theft as a large-scale, long-term, and organized operation, with Chinese nationals allegedly holding managerial roles.
  • Investigations are ongoing to bring all parties to justice, and a 24-hour guard has been placed at the site.

Why This Matters

This incident is critical for Ghana as it exposes a significant threat to essential national infrastructure, leading to power outages and substantial economic losses for ECG. The involvement of an organized syndicate, including foreign nationals, highlights a sophisticated criminal enterprise that could undermine national development and investor confidence if not decisively addressed through robust enforcement and policy adjustments.

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