The Circuit Court 11 in Accra has remanded seven young men accused of operating fictitious online food delivery platforms to defraud unsuspecting customers across the country.
Presided over by Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, the court ordered that the accused persons remain in police custody pending further investigations.
The accused are Obed Selasi Agborli alias Brooklyn, 21, Elliot Sotama Atsu alias Boboss, 26, Elijah Sotama Etse alias Pop Smoke, 20, Jethro Atsu alias Kacidy, 20, Godsway Dunyo, 22, Wonder Sakpiti, 23 and Matthew Aheto, 20.
They have been charged with multiple counts, including defrauding by false pretences, obtaining electronic payment medium falsely, stealing, conspiracy to steal and money laundering.
Alleged Modus Operandi
According to prosecutors, between January 2024 and October 2025, the accused persons created fake online platforms and social media accounts in the names of popular food brands such as Papaye, Pizzaman Chickenman, KFC and Mawarko.
Victims who attempted to order food through these pages were allegedly instructed to make advance payments via mobile money.
Some victims, prosecutors say, were also sent verification links which captured their banking details, enabling the accused to allegedly gain unauthorized access to their bank accounts and withdraw funds.
Among the victims named in court were Kennedy Owusu Junior, Millicent Acheampong, Daniel Owusu Agyekum, Joy Addae Madz and Hannah Adutwumwaa Ankomah, who collectively lost over GH¢91,000.
Investigators told the court that the accused used proceeds of the alleged cyber fraud scheme to acquire items including an unregistered Mercedes-Benz E450, suspected to have been purchased with illicit gains.
Police stated that following complaints and intelligence gathered a team from the Cybersecurity Unit and personnel from Sogakope stormed a residence in Sogakope on October 1, 2025, arresting Dunyo, Sakpiti, and Aheto.
Further investigations led to the arrest of the remaining suspects at PK’s Luxury Apartments at Haatso in Accra on October 10, 2025.During the operation, police reportedly retrieved 28 assorted mobile phones believed to have been used in the fraudulent activities, which are currently undergoing forensic examination.
Court Proceedings
The accused persons are said to have conspired to defraud multiple complainants by promising food deliveries they knew would not be fulfilled, with the intent of illegally obtaining money from victims.
They all pleaded not guilty to the charges. The case has been adjourned for continuation as investigations progress.
The court has urged the prosecution to expedite its forensic work to ensure timely proceedings.
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