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Fraud arrest made after Kilimanjaro charity trek stranded

A man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after a group of charity trekkers claimed he left them stranded abroad.

A total of 26 hikers paid Aspire Adventures, based in Brynrefail, Gwynedd, up to £3,500 each to scale Mount Kilimanjaro and cover costs for accommodation, equipment and guides.

After landing in Tanzania, they found out that no services would be provided.

North Wales Police said a 49-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation.

By scaling Africa’s highest mountain, most of the hiking group were intending to raise money for Hope4, which helps Ukrainian refugees and orphans in Moldova.

 

Source: bbc.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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