A 30-year-old man who was recently rescued from suspected abductors, identified as Bismark Amoh, has reportedly admitted to police that he had previously been involved in mobile money fraud but has denied participating in the specific fraud operation that allegedly led to his abduction.
Central North Police Commander DCOP Abraham Acquaye disclosed the development during an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem following the arrest of four people in connection with the incident.
According to the police commander, Amoh’s conduct and responses during interrogation eventually led to an admission that he had been involved in MoMo fraud in the past.
“He confirmed previous involvement in MoMo fraud but maintained that it was his friend who used his phone for the latest deal that triggered the abduction,” DCOP Acquaye said.
The police are now expected to investigate the claim and establish the identity and whereabouts of the friend Amoh allegedly says was responsible for the latest transaction.
DCOP Acquaye indicated that Amoh would be expected to assist investigators in identifying the person he claims carried out the alleged fraud.
The development forms part of a wider investigation into a reported fraud case involving a teacher, identified as Mavis Badu, who allegedly lost GH¢44,800 from her bank and mobile money accounts.
According to reports, efforts to recover the money eventually led to an unusual operation in which a friend of the alleged victim reportedly pretended to be romantically interested in the suspected fraudster.
The individual allegedly used the relationship as a means of gaining the suspect’s confidence and lured him to Kumasi under the pretext of meeting him.
It was during events surrounding the meeting that Amoh was reportedly abducted, leading to a police investigation and the subsequent arrest of four people allegedly connected to the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the abduction and the alleged fraud remain under investigation. Police are expected to establish the exact sequence of events, determine the role of each person involved and verify Amoh’s claim that another individual used his phone to carry out the latest transaction.
The police commander stressed the importance of Amoh providing information to support his claim regarding the alleged involvement of his friend.
As the investigation progresses, the police are expected to process the case for court.
DCOP Acquaye said the rescued man would be charged and processed for court as investigators continue to establish the facts surrounding both the alleged fraud and the subsequent abduction.
The case has drawn attention to the growing prevalence of mobile money-related fraud and the risks associated with attempts by individuals to recover stolen funds outside formal law enforcement channels.
Authorities continue to urge victims of financial fraud to report such cases to the police and relevant financial institutions rather than attempting to personally apprehend or lure suspected fraudsters.
Source: Thepressradio.com
