Fake military officer, wife in court for defrauding lawyer of GH¢192k
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Mahama Saani Razak, who allegedly went by the alias Major Zack Gariba Tanko, is said to have falsely claimed he was part of the Ghana Armed Forces and offered to deploy junior military officers to protect the complainant’s land at Kwabenya...
A man accused of posing as a military officer to defraud a lawyer of GH¢192,000 has been arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court.
Mahama Saani Razak, who allegedly went by the alias Major Zack Gariba Tanko, is said to have falsely claimed he was part of the Ghana Armed Forces and offered to deploy junior military officers to protect the complainant’s land at Kwabenya from land guards.
Police investigations later revealed that Razak had no affiliation with the military.
Razak, described in court as a miner living in Dodowa, and his wife, Hudu Fatimata Neina, are both facing charges of defrauding by false pretence and conspiracy to commit a crime. They have pleaded not guilty.
Presiding judge Mrs. Evelyn Asamoah granted each of them bail in the sum of GH¢300,000, with two sureties to be justified with movable property. The prosecution has been instructed to submit disclosures and witness statements by July 30, 2025. The case has been adjourned to August 8, 2025.
Chief Inspector Ebenezer Teye Okuffo, leading the prosecution, told the court that the complainant — a lawyer based in North Legon — met Razak in March 2025 through a mutual friend who described him as a serving military officer.
Razak allegedly escorted the complainant to Burma Camp, where he introduced himself as a Major with the Military Police and offered to deploy troops to safeguard the land. The complainant agreed and transferred a total of GH¢192,000 via mobile money to accounts linked to Razak’s wife, Hudu, and two others identified as Abdul-Aziz Alhassan and Isaaka Dogoma.
However, after receiving the funds, Razak and Hudu reportedly failed to follow through with the promised security services and became unreachable.
Suspecting foul play, the complainant contacted the Ghana Armed Forces and discovered Razak’s military identity was fabricated. A formal complaint was then lodged with the police.
During investigations, Razak denied any wrongdoing in his caution statement. His wife, Hudu, however, admitted to receiving an unspecified amount through her mobile wallet, which she claimed was withdrawn on her husband’s behalf.
The case continues as the court prepares to hear from witnesses and examine the evidence.
