Alleged National Security Operative remanded over GHC1 million recruitment fraud

An alleged National Security operative at the Jubilee House, Joseph Agemba, has been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding 46 individuals of GHC1,096,500 under the pretext of securing them employment in the Security Services. Agemba, who is also a trader, is accused of failing to fulfil his promises.

In addition to the recruitment scam, Agemba reportedly took money from two individuals, claiming he could secure them visas to the USA and Germany, but failed to deliver. He is also accused of collecting money from complainant Patience Solomon to obtain an auctioned car, which he never provided.

Agemba faces seven counts of defrauding by false pretence. Prosecutors, led by Chief Jonas Lawer on behalf of Assistant Superintendent of Police Richard Amoah, revealed that more victims are coming forward with complaints.

The court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, remanded Agemba into police custody, citing the severity of the allegations and the need to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigations. He is scheduled to reappear in court on December 27, 2024.