Adentan Circuit Court remands GPHA employee over alleged $500,000 Tugboat fraud

The Adentan Circuit Court One has remanded 47-year-old Prince Edwin Brem into police custody following his alleged involvement in high-profile fraudulent activities.

Brem, a businessman and employee of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), is at the centre of a legal battle over the alleged illicit acquisition of a maritime vessel.

He was brought before the court in connection with the fraudulent acquisition of the MV Ebenever, a tugboat valued at approximately US$500,000 (about GH¢5.44 million).

The prosecution has filed several serious charges against him, including defrauding by false pretences and forgery of official stamps.

Preliminary investigations suggest that Brem exploited his position at the GPHA to bolster his credibility.

He allegedly misused the authority’s name and reputation to deceive unsuspecting victims, often posing as a high-ranking government official authorised to broker maritime deals.

Since news of his arrest broke, the scale of the alleged scam appears to be widening.

According to reports by Rainbowradioonline.com, several additional individuals have come forward to the Adentan Police Station, claiming to have been defrauded by the suspect in separate incidents.

Victims of the scheme have expressed appreciation to the Adentan Police Service for their diligence and the swift commencement of prosecution.

The court has ordered that Prince Edwin Brem remain in custody to allow for further investigations as more victims emerge.

He is scheduled to reappear in court on January 29, 2026.