The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a man captured in a viral video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their residence in Ofankor in the Ga East Municipality.
According to police, the suspect, has been identified as John Odartey Lamptey.
In a statement, the police confirmed that he was arrested on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the family residence.
The statement indicated that two of his siblings, Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey, were also arrested after they attempted to attack a female tenant they suspected of recording and circulating the video.
The tenant was subsequently rescued to ensure her safety, the police added.
The Police added that efforts are ongoing to locate and ensure the safety of the wife, who fled the scene before officers arrived.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring that perpetrators face the full rigour of the law.
