62-year-old businesswoman arraigned for alleged $80,000 land fraud at Achimota Circuit Court

A 62-year-old businesswoman, Nana Ama Nwarueze, also known as Ohemaa, has been arraigned before the Achimota Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a businessman of $80,000 under the pretense of selling four plots of land situated at East Legon, according to a report by Graphic Online.

According to court documents, the accused falsely presented herself as the rightful owner of the land and succeeded in convincing the complainant, Roger Agbavor, to part with the money.

The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Stephen Ahiale, has charged Nwarueze with one count of fraudulent land transaction and another count of defrauding by false pretence.

The report states that Nwarueze has pleaded not guilty to both charges and was granted bail by the presiding judge, Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong. The court, however, referred the case to the Attorney-General’s Department on the grounds that the monetary value involved exceeds the prosecutorial limits of the police.

In addition to the Achimota case, Nwarueze is also facing three separate fraud cases at the Adabraka District Court, presided over by Abena Asoh Owusu-Omenyo.

In the first case, she is accused of posing as a wealthy business mogul, claiming ownership of luxury properties including the Ohemaa Plaza in East Legon, several fishing vessels in Takoradi, and a house at Airport Residential Area. Using these false claims, she allegedly defrauded another complainant of $13,000. She has been charged with one count of defrauding by false pretence in this case.

In the second case, the prosecution alleges that Nwarueze defrauded a pastor of GH¢170,000 under the guise of needing funds to clear goods from the Tema Port. She reportedly issued two blank cheques as a means of refund, but both cheques bounced. She has been charged with two counts of defrauding by false pretence in this matter.

In the third case, Nwarueze is accused of defrauding a CCTV technician of GH¢9,000 by claiming she could secure him an American visa. She is currently standing trial for this allegation as well.

At the Adabraka District Court, the accused has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢200,000 with two sureties, one of whom must be justified.

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