Source: Africa Publicity
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service says it has initiated an investigation into a viral video in which a woman identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, an American citizen, claims she was kidnapped by five masked men, who she alleged were officers of the Ghana Police on snap-check duty in Accra, and robbed her of some amount of money.
In a statement dated December 9, 2025, the Police Service said preliminary investigations indicate that the video was recorded at a hotel in Accra where Ms. Mackey and two companions were staying.
It says “The investigation also confirmed that they checked out of the hotel on December 5th, 2025. Checks at the Kotoka International Airport also disclosed that she left Ghana on the same day.”
According to the statement, the Police contacted the alleged victim to assist the investigation.
It says “She indicated to Police that she was out of the country and she could not get the names of the alleged officers nor the number plate of the vehicle they were using.”
It added that “Police further requested for the contact details of her friend in Ghana, who she said was with her during the time of the incident. She, however, stated that her friend does not want to be involved in investigation.”
The statement noted that “She has since deleted the video on her page and further efforts by the investigators to contact her through WhatsApp calls and messages have proved unsuccessful, as she has declined to respond and later blocked the team.”
