A man was beaten by a mob at Kejetia in Kumasi after reportedly attempting to make a purchase with counterfeit money.
The suspect, who was with another individual, allegedly tried to pay a woman with fake cash, prompting a violent reaction from bystanders. While one of the suspects managed to escape, the other was not as fortunate and was subjected to a brutal assault.
The mob attacked the man, striking him repeatedly on the head and various parts of his body. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media, particularly on the X platform (formerly Twitter), sparking widespread debate about the actions of the crowd.
Several users condemned the attack, expressing concern over the violent approach taken by the mob. One user wrote, “This is not the way.”
Another added, “Herh, this is sad… I once had counterfeit money which I wasn’t even aware of until a friend prompted me. Should this be the way??? Ghana smdh.”
Others echoed similar sentiments, calling the incident “mad” and raising questions about justice and mob violence.