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Ghanaian abroad alleges wrongful arrest and imprisonment after refusing police officer's demands

Marvin Walker, a Ghanaian living abroad, claims he was wrongfully arrested and imprisoned in Ghana after declining to give money to a police officer. In a video, Walker recounted that the officer allegedly fabricated charges against him when he refused the demands. Despite court officials reportedly stating the officer's claims were untrue, Walker was remanded into custody. He credits his background as a US Marine and his brother being an FBI agent, along with local assistance and external calls, for his eventual release by the judge. Walker stated that he had been investing significantly in Ghana and encouraging other diasporans to return, expressing disappointment over the ordeal. After his release, he reported the incident through his lawyer to the Police Intelligence and Professional Standards Bureau PIPS, but claims no action has been taken against the officer. GhanaWeb has not independently verified the claims or the circumstances surrounding the incident, and there has been no official response from the Ghana Police Service.