A trader, Samuel Owusu Amoako, has been charged with defrauding by false pretences for allegedly taking GH₵242,500 from a complainant with the promise of supplying 500 gallons of cooking oil but failed to deliver.
The complainant, Cornelius Kusi Amoako, reportedly transferred the funds to Amoako’s Fidelity Bank account, which was registered under J.S.B Logistics Limited, for the oil, priced at GH₵485 per gallon, to be delivered in Dormaa-Ahenkro.
However, after receiving the money, Amoako went into hiding, leaving the complainant unable to retrieve the product.
Later, Amoako directed the complainant to pick up the oil from an individual named Ali in Dormaa-Ahenkro, but when the complainant arrived, no consignment was available.
After failed attempts to contact Amoako, the complainant reported the matter to the Baatsona Police on March 27, 2025.
Investigations led to Amoako’s arrest in Sampa, Bono East Region, where he was being held for a similar offence. With police assistance, he was transferred to Accra for questioning.
During interrogation, he admitted to the crime in a caution statement.
Appearing before an Accra Circuit Court presided over by Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, he pleaded not guilty.
The court granted him GH₵150,000 bail with three sureties, while he returned GH₵50,000 to the complainant.
The case has been adjourned to June 2, 2025.
