Courts
Man jailed six months for defrauding mechanic of GH¢53,000
Elliam deceived Mr. Daniel Odoi Otu, the complainant, into handing over the money under the false pretext of supplying him with an auto diagnostic machine.
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Teacher accused of $44,400 fraud in property and business scam
According to prosecutors, Koranteng received various sums of money from the complainant under the pretense of constructing a house in Ablekuma-Joma, Accra, and setting up a pharmacy. However, she failed to deliver on both projects.
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Courts
SSNIT OBS case: Former MIS Head secures enters plea bargain
Afaglo faces seven counts—including defrauding by false pretenses, using forged documents, and falsifying records—and his legal troubles date back to 2017, when SSNIT dismissed him after discovering his employment was based on fake degrees.
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Courts
Two Nigerian businessmen arraigned over alleged $20,000 fraud
The accused, Patrick Piniki, 57, and Adawale Julius, 52, are said to have taken the money under the pretext of securing a vessel filled with crude oil from Nigeria for the complainant.
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Crime
Lawyer ready to defend Ex-NPP Parliamentary Candidate in tax fraud case
During court proceedings on Monday, February 3, 2025, Amoah’s legal counsel formally entered his representation, asserting that his client was not in the country when the investigation commenced, emphasizing his client’s willingness to prov...
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Courts
Tarkwa court fines miner GH¢12,000 for fraudulent electronic transactions
The Tarkwa Circuit Court, presided over by Mrs. Hathia Ama Manu, also ordered the miner, Ahmed Abdul Rahaman, to repay the stolen amount to his victims.
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Courts
Forex trader remanded for allegedly defrauding two persons
The accused, Benjamin Appiah Boateng, is said to have promised the victims, Mr. Berry Kwadwo Agyapong and Mr. David Burke, lucrative returns from investments in USDT on Binance and other cryptocurrency platforms.
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Courts
GH₵1m recruitment scam: Alleged national security operative remanded
Additionally, Agemba is accused of taking money from two others, promising to arrange U.S. and German visas, as well as funds from a complainant, Patience Solomon, to procure an auctioned car. None of these promises were fulfilled.
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Courts
Ernest Thompson, 3 others to open defence in SSNIT OBS case
The Accra High Court presided over by Justice Henry Kwofie, granted her freedom following a submission of no case filed by her legal team.
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Crime
Nigerian detained by court over wristwatch fraud
The 40-year-old is accused of collecting the amount under the pretence of selling a wristwatch but did not follow through with the sale.
GNA
Crime
Businessman granted GH¢2m bail over fraud
The 47-year-old allegedly took $105,000 from another businessman under the pretext of exchanging it for the equivalent of GH¢1,627,500 but did not follow through.
GNA
Crime
University student jailed for defrauding woman on fake admission promise
Frank Anderson Junior pleaded guilty and appealed to the court to give him time to refund the money, however, the Court presided over by Madam Josephine Fosua Appiah, convicted him on his own plea and sentenced him accordingly.
GNA
Crime
Driver accused of defrauding businessman of GH¢120K remanded
Paul Kwabena Duku allegedly collected the money from the businessman under the pretext of selling a Kia Rhino truck to him but failed.
GNA
Courts
Businessman granted bail over alleged visa fraud
Mr Nganyu Billy Nfor, a businessman, pleaded not guilty to defrauding by false pretence.
GNA
Courts
Complainant weeps as court frees man on fraud charges
The court presided over by Sedinam Awo Kwadam, at the end of Mensah’s trial, acquitted him on two charges of defrauding by false pretences.
GNA
Courts
Court grants travel consultant bail over alleged Nicaraguan visa fraud
Margius Adjei, 47, is accused of taking the money, equivalent to GH¢225,000, from a travel and tour owner under the guise of obtaining Nicaraguan visas for his clients.
GNA
Crime
Man in court for allegedly defrauding nurse of GH¢40,000
Kenneth Kyer, 42, is said to have collected GH¢40,000 as part payment of GH¢112,000 he charged to secure a United Kingdom (UK) visa and a working permit for the nurse.
GNA
Crime
Travel consultant granted GHC120,000 bail over fraud
Kenneth Kyere is alleged to have collected the GHC40,000 as part payment of GHC112,000 he charged to secure a United Kingdom visa and a working permit for the nurse.
GNA
Courts
Court discharges Senior Military officer in recruitment scam case
The court also revoked any restrictions or ban on him by the Ghana Armed Forces or any other institution.
GNA
Crime
Two jailed 10 years each in absentia for GHC1,700,000 fraud
Prince Kyei Bennett and Samuel Nutsugah collected the amount under the pretext of selling to the complainant, Eric Coffie, a schnapps bottle containing mercury.
GNA