The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has launched a probe into a viral video in which an American national, Arianna Naomi Mackey, alleges that she was kidnapped and robbed by five masked men claiming to be police officers on snap-check duty in Accra.
According to the CID, preliminary investigations indicate that the video was recorded at a hotel in Accra where Mackey and two companions were staying.
The department confirmed that the group checked out of the hotel on December 5, 2025, and Mackey left Ghana via Kotoka International Airport on the same day.
Efforts to gather details from the alleged victim have so far proved challenging. Mackey reportedly told police she could not provide the names of the alleged officers or the number plate of the vehicle involved.
She also declined to share the contact information of a friend who was reportedly with her at the time, citing her friend’s unwillingness to participate in the investigation.
The CID further disclosed that the video has since been deleted from Mackey’s social media page, and repeated attempts to reach her via WhatsApp calls and messages have been unsuccessful. Investigators are now seeking to secure her cooperation through appropriate diplomatic channels.
Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer of the CID, said the Ghana Police Service treats such allegations very seriously and remains committed to uncovering the facts surrounding the incident.
