Police arrest alleged romance scammer accused of defrauding women, sharing intimate images

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a suspected romance scammer accused of defrauding several women through false marriage promises and the non-consensual sharing of their intimate images.

According to the Police, in a post on social media on July 28, 2026, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect posed as a pastor conducting online church services on Instagram, where he allegedly convinced women that God had revealed they were his future wives.

"Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect posed as a pastor conducting online church services on Instagram, where he targeted women and claimed that God had revealed they were his future wives. He allegedly gained their trust by meeting their families and presenting promise rings," the Police said.

Police further alleged that Kwarteng obtained intimate images from some victims and used them to blackmail them for money.

He is also accused of introducing some victims to a fake car tyre business and collecting thousands of dollars under the guise of shipping and clearing containers of tyres before becoming unreachable.

Investigators also claim the suspect shared some victims' intimate images with his wife, Sally Akosua Amoasah.

"Investigations further revealed that the suspect shared the intimate images of some victims with his wife, Sally Akosua Amoasah, who is also accused of threatening the victims," the statement added.

Seven victims have so far reported the matter, with investigations suggesting the alleged offences date back to 2021.

The two suspects have been arraigned before Accra Circuit Court No. 1 on charges of conspiracy to commit crime, defrauding by false pretences and non-consensual sharing of intimate images.

"The court remanded Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng into Police custody to reappear on August 6, 2026, while Sally Akosua Amoasah was granted bail," the statement said.

The Ghana Police Service has urged anyone who may have fallen victim to similar incidents involving the suspect to report to the nearest Police station to assist with ongoing investigations.

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POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED ROMANCE SCAMMER OVER FRAUD AND SHARING OF INTIMATE IMAGES

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— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) July 28, 2026