A tip-off from the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has led to the arrest of two people in Accra in connection with an alleged Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) fraud scheme. How the Tip-Off Unfolded

The arrests followed a report made directly to Me Iddrisu by two BECE candidates, who presented evidence alleging that two individuals had approached them with offers to facilitate their second-cycle school placement in exchange for money.

Upon reviewing the evidence, Iddrisu directed the appropriate security authorities to act, a move that led to the arrest of the two suspects on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the CSSPS Resolution Centre.

The Suspects and the Alleged Scheme

The suspects were identified as 24-year-old University of Ghana (UG) graduate Vicentia Appiah Antwi and 18-year-old unemployed Suzzy Owusu. They are accused of collecting between GH¢9,500 and GH¢22,000 from victims under false pretences of securing placement for them in their preferred senior high schools (SHSs).

Following their arrest, the suspects were handed over to the Intelligence Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters for questioning.

Alleged Accomplices Named

According to information available to the police, the two suspects named two other persons as alleged accomplices — Nana Yaw Boateng, who they claimed was a medical doctor at Kwadaso SDA Hospital in Kumasi, and another person identified as Alex 'Lexus' Asumani.

The two suspects were interrogated, cautioned and detained for 24 hours before being granted bail to a credible surety to assist investigators in tracing and arresting the alleged main culprits. Statements have been obtained from the two victims and their parents, while the named accomplices have been asked to report to the police to assist with investigations.

Ministry Reiterates Free Placement Policy

Following the arrests, the Ministry of Education reiterated that placement through the CSSPS is free, warning parents and students against paying money to individuals who promise to secure placements in preferred schools.

The Ministry urged parents, students and the general public to remain vigilant and report suspected cases of extortion, fraud or attempts to manipulate the placement process to the appropriate authorities. It also warned that individuals who exploit anxious parents and students during the placement exercise will be identified and dealt with according to the law.