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Two persons who robbed Chinese nationals, transferred GH¢30,000 MoMo busted

Two out of four persons who robbed some Chinese nationals and their Ghanaian counterparts near Jacobu in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region have been arrested.

After robbing their victims of valuables, including mobile phones, the suspects forced one of them to transfer an amount of GH¢30,000 to an MTN Mobile Money number, after which they fled the scene.

According to the facts of the case contained in a police situational report sighted by MyNewsGh.com, on April 29, 2024, at about 11 pm, two Chinese nationals and two Ghanaians were returning from the Benenebeng forest near Jacobu after loading their excavators to Anwiankwanta.

They were attacked by four armed men with guns at Fiakoma near Jacobu. The suspects robbed them of two iPhones and an amount of GH¢7,000.00, and further forced one of the Chinese nationals to transfer an amount of GH¢30,000.00 from his phone number to MTN number 0541038357, registered under the name Esther Opoku.

On June 15, 2024, police tracked the aforementioned Esther Opoku to Obuasi and apprehended her. She admitted to the offense but informed the police that one of the suspects, named Peter Boadi—who is her ex-boyfriend—had called to inform her about the transfer.

According to her statement, her ex-boyfriend and three others came to her, and she withdrew the said amount for them, after which they gave her GH¢700.00.

Police investigators managed to arrest suspects Eric Danso, aged 21, and Daniel Kwaku Owusu, aged 35, at their hideouts in Fiankoma and Konongo Patreansa, respectively, for their involvement in the robbery.

Both confessed to their involvement in the crime. Suspect Daniel Kwaku Owusu admitted he received GH¢10,000 of the stolen money, while suspect Eric Danso also admitted to receiving GH¢7,000.

Meanwhile, the main leader of the gang, suspect Peter Boadi, who also possesses a locally manufactured pistol, is being actively pursued by the authorities.

 

Source: mynewsgh.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. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. 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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