An e-collector with GCB Bank PLC has been hauled before the Circuit Court in Accra for allegedly stealing GH¢490,400 from customers’ deposits and channelling the funds into an online trading platform.
Samuel Owusu, 29, stationed at the bank’s Abossey Okai branch, is facing a charge of stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). He pleaded not guilty.
The court, presided over by His Honour Kwabena Obiri Yeboah, granted him bail in the sum of GH¢500,000 with one surety. The case has been adjourned to December 11, 2025.
According to police facts presented in court by Prosecutor Sgt. Priscilla Avorgah, the complainant, retired ASP Daniel Boakye, Manager of Security and Fraud Investigation at GCB Bank, reported that Owusu was employed on contract as an e-collector, responsible for receiving deposits from customers and crediting their accounts using a bank-issued mobile device.
A routine audit on October 29, 2025 allegedly uncovered that GH¢490,400 received from customers between February and October 2025 had not been lodged into their accounts. The accused was confronted by management and reportedly confessed, admitting he diverted the funds into qadatralife.com, an online trading website, hoping to earn profit.
Police say Owusu reiterated the confession in his caution statement, claiming he took the money in bits by failing to deposit customer funds after collection. He was subsequently arrested and charged.
The prosecutor told the court investigations are ongoing. Owusu remains on bail pending further proceedings.
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