Crime

Kasoa: A serial MoMo fraudster has been arrested by police

Published

8 months ago

September 3, 2023

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Kasoa: A serial MoMo fraudster has been arrested by police

A serial mobile money (MoMo) fraudster operating in Kasoa and its surrounding regions in the Central Region has been granted bail by the Kasoa Akweley District Court, presided over by His Worship Stephen Ofori Akrasi.

The suspect is accused of receiving electronic payments fraudulently in contravention of Section 119 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2008, Act 772.

Multiple mobile money merchants in Kasoa Municipality have fallen prey to the techniques of Emmanuel Dawson, a 33-year-old cab driver from Opeikuma, a Kasoa neighbourhood.

Dawson’s method entails beginning a modest transaction with MoMo sellers and then asking for the contact information of the business owner while pretending to be interested in a larger deal.

He then duplicates the business owner’s WhatsApp display photo, establishes a new WhatsApp account using that image, and starts a discussion with himself, the unknowing vendor, and the vendor acting as the business owner.

Dawson uses this sophisticated strategy to persuade the merchant to transfer money to another MoMo account, from which he later withdraws money.

His arrest followed a week-long investigation by the police intelligence unit led by DSP Alex Obiri Yeboah after he conned a female seller of GH2,500.00.

Since the suspect’s arrest, other victims have come forward to testify against him, sparking a series of hearings at the Kasoa district police headquarters.

Despite the seriousness of the accusations, Dawson was granted bail in the amount of GH20,000.00 by the Kasoa Akweley District Court.

This bail is subject to two sureties, one of whom must have a verifiable landed property and be validated by a government worker earning no less than GH2,000.00 per month.

Dawson’s legal counsel, Michael Lartey, argued for bail on the grounds that he poses no flight risk and has a well-established and permanent place of abode.

Lartey further emphasised that bail is available for all offences.

The judge’s decision to grant bail recognises the economic consequences of MoMo fraud. The goal of bail is to preserve the rights of the suspect.

The refusal of bail may lead to unjustified suspicions of guilt, especially given the judge’s planned departure.

Akosua Okyere, a victim of this huge plan, stated that she was forced to repay the money seized by the fraudster because her supervisor demanded it.

“This guy defrauded me at a shop in Kasoa, and I’m still paying him back.” “His grand scheme is tricky, and anyone can fall victim to it,” Akosua Okyere remarked.

The matter will be heard again on November 6, 2023.

Crime

Chop-bar owner implicated in three murders denies participation

Published

3 days ago

May 1, 2024

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One of his victims is an anonymous lady in her 30s who was found dead, half dressed, at the Otorkporlu Bridge, off the Odumase-Asesewa route in the Eastern Region. The woman had been subjected to terrible actions such as cutting her tongue and private regions. The motivation behind these horrible deeds is unknown, with Tetteh claiming that the chop bar owner paid him GHS500 every operation. In an unexpected twist, the chop bar owner, who Tetteh claims recruited him for these ceremonies, flatly denies any participation in the deaths.

A chop bar owner who has been linked to three murders has denied any participation in the crimes.

Richard Tetteh, a 35-year-old suspect in the killings, identified her as the mastermind.

According to reports, Tetteh claimed that the local chop bar food vendor employed him to remove fluids from his victims’ noses and private regions.

One of his victims is an anonymous lady in her 30s who was found dead, half-dressed, at the Otorkporlu Bridge, off the Odumase-Asesewa route in the Eastern Region.

The woman had been subjected to terrible actions such as cutting her tongue and private regions.

The motivation behind these horrible deeds is unknown, with Tetteh claiming that the chop bar owner paid him GHS500 every operation.

In an unexpected twist, the chop bar owner, who Tetteh claims recruited him for these ceremonies, flatly denies any participation in the deaths.

During an interrogation by the district police, she vehemently denies Tetteh’s charges, claiming that she has never planned a murder in her life.

As the inquiry continues, Tetteh and the chop bar owner remain in police jail, awaiting more interrogation and legal action.

Crime

Kasoa: Police arrest suspect in the murder of a military commander

Published

3 days ago

May 1, 2024

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According to Adom News' Seth Kofi Adjei, who covered the event, the conflict arose from a land dispute between the deceased military commander and some accused unlicensed developers. As the cops headed to the regional command to file a complaint, an eyewitness told Adom News that Benlord threatened to deal with them if they didn't stop pursuing the land and police matter. As his threats remained unanswered, he allegedly pursued them from behind and opened fire on the automobile. He reportedly shot the deceased, who was driving, seven times in the head and chest, forcing the car to crash into a gutter.

The Millennium City District Police Command has apprehended Benlord Ababio, popularly known as Nana Ben, the suspect in the murder of a military commander over a property dispute.

Nana Ben, who also serves as Millennium City’s Gyasehene, allegedly opened fire on a vehicle carrying three officers, killing one instantaneously.

The deceased was shot while driving his own Toyota RAV4 with the registration number GR 3591-24.

According to Adom News’ Seth Kofi Adjei, who covered the event, the conflict arose from a land dispute between the deceased military commander and some accused unlicensed developers.

As the cops headed to the regional command to file a complaint, an eyewitness told Adom News that Benlord threatened to deal with them if they didn’t stop pursuing the land and police matter.

As his threats remained unanswered, he allegedly pursued them from behind and opened fire on the automobile.

He reportedly shot the deceased, who was driving, seven times in the head and chest, forcing the car to crash into a gutter.

The policemen managed to depart the scene.

The wounded cop was sent to a mother and child hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, the deceased’s body has been placed at the 37 Military Hospital.

Crime

Police officer nabbed for suspected shooting incident in Ashanti Region

Published

4 weeks ago

April 4, 2024

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In reaction to the tragedy, the Inspector-General of Police has met with the deceased's wife and family to offer condolences and assistance at this difficult time. A high-level police mission has also been despatched to meet with the impacted families and communities. Authorities have informed the public that a comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the facts behind the incident. See the post below.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has apprehended a police officer who is alleged to have been engaged in a fatal shooting.

The incident occurred on April 4, 2024, at Manso Adubia, Ashanti Region.

“The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has detained a police officer for an alleged fatal shooting incident that occurred today, April 4th, 2024, at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region,” the Ghana Police Service stated on social media.

In reaction to the tragedy, the Inspector-General of Police has met with the deceased’s wife and family to offer condolences and assistance at this difficult time.

A high-level police mission has also been dispatched to meet with the impacted families and communities.

Authorities have informed the public that a comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the facts behind the incident.

See the post below.

POLICE OFFICER DETAINED FOR ALLEGED SHOOTING INCIDENT

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has detained a Police Officer for an alleged fatal shooting incident which occurred today 4th April 2024, at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region. pic.twitter.com/sa512TWQew