The suspect, identified as Samuel Yaw Koranteng, was apprehended during a routine police operation in Nsawam in the Eastern Region. According to the police, the BVD was discovered in his possession during a search of his residence. The device, which is used to authenticate voters during elections, is the property of the EC and is strictly controlled to prevent unauthorised use. The police have launched an investigation to determine how the suspect acquired the BVD and whether it was intended for illicit activities. Preliminary reports suggest that the device may have been stolen or illegally obtained from a source within the electoral body.