An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties to 36-year-old businessman Darry Stephen Oppong, who is accused of fraudulently obtaining GH¢221,380 under the pretense of securing U.S. visas.
Oppong pleaded not guilty to the charge and was ordered to reappear in court on April 28, 2025.
Police Chief Inspector Dzibordi Nego told the court, presided over by Mr. Bright Samuel Acquah, that the complainant, Emmanuel Aboagye, is a business consultant, while Oppong is a businessman.
Inspector Nego explained that in March, April, September, and October 2024, Aboagye was approached by clients seeking assistance to travel to the United States.
Unable to meet their demands, Aboagye contacted Oppong, who claimed he could facilitate the visa process and demanded GH¢221,380 for documentation and processing.
Oppong later alleged that he had given GH¢101,108 to two individuals—Randy Anderson and Richard Quaye—for processing the visas, while retaining GH¢199,872.
Dissatisfied and suspicious of Oppong’s conduct, Aboagye reported the matter to the police, leading to Oppong’s arrest.
Investigations revealed that Oppong was not a licensed travel agent.
Upon cautioning, Oppong admitted to the offense and was subsequently arraigned.
Source: GNA
