Money transfer thief busted

Read Article

Comments (56)

This article is closed for comments.

Read Comments Comments (56)

Douglas. Bristol-UK` 10 years ago

when will these monkeys called Ashantes desist from robbery??

when will these monkeys called Ashantes desist from robbery??
Alovor 10 years ago

I don't know where or which area of Ghana you come from, but i can envisage how frustrated you are in the UK. With no jobs available, probably perching at a friend's place and eating left overs from restaurants, you are defin ...
read full comment

I don't know where or which area of Ghana you come from, but i can envisage how frustrated you are in the UK. With no jobs available, probably perching at a friend's place and eating left overs from restaurants, you are definitely going to blame someone else for your wretched life in the UK. Grow up FOOL, Ghana is long past your little mindset and your tribal sentiments.
ROMANO 10 years ago

DOUGLASNKYIE IS A JAILBIRD. HE IS A FULL TIME DISH WASHER AND PART TIME SHOP LIFTER.

DOUGLASNKYIE IS A JAILBIRD. HE IS A FULL TIME DISH WASHER AND PART TIME SHOP LIFTER.
Pkirks 10 years ago

I don't think the transaction can be true and if if is, then they have to ask him to show the police where the transaction is completed and they can arrest those operating there. Western union money transfer comes with a secr ...
read full comment

I don't think the transaction can be true and if if is, then they have to ask him to show the police where the transaction is completed and they can arrest those operating there. Western union money transfer comes with a secret question and a tracking code. And details of the one to clear the cheque so the police should do their investigations well. Only the secret code can not complete the transaction of western union money transfer.
Obed Adore 10 years ago

You are funny. There is someone inside the bank doing the cashing. After all the person behind the counter knows this so-called secret question or code, that is why he/she would only ask you to confirm it. So what are you tal ...
read full comment

You are funny. There is someone inside the bank doing the cashing. After all the person behind the counter knows this so-called secret question or code, that is why he/she would only ask you to confirm it. So what are you talking about..?
Yaa 10 years ago

Getting help from inside is the only reason he and his gang were able to operate because there is no way the gang can get a photo id for all the beneficiaries unless there are staff members helping them to bypass all the nece ...
read full comment

Getting help from inside is the only reason he and his gang were able to operate because there is no way the gang can get a photo id for all the beneficiaries unless there are staff members helping them to bypass all the necessary checks.
Kpenyigba Kwesi 10 years ago

I agree with you. WU cannot make payments without identification and password. There is deffinately someone in the bank organizing this fraud.Bank needs to investigate this deeply, with Police assistance.

I agree with you. WU cannot make payments without identification and password. There is deffinately someone in the bank organizing this fraud.Bank needs to investigate this deeply, with Police assistance.
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 10 years ago

The guy on the inside does most of the work. It's about inside access and speed. You have to beat the real owner of the cash to the money. So you need the guy on the inside to vouch for you

The guy on the inside does most of the work. It's about inside access and speed. You have to beat the real owner of the cash to the money. So you need the guy on the inside to vouch for you
Yakub 10 years ago

My mother in law was tricked the same way in Abidjan. The cashier told her the transaction did not work meanwhile the money was cashed around the same time at the same place. Western Union declined any responsibility.

My mother in law was tricked the same way in Abidjan. The cashier told her the transaction did not work meanwhile the money was cashed around the same time at the same place. Western Union declined any responsibility.
CORNEY 10 years ago

Right,the name,the amount and now ID card of the individual,it is impossible to do that without knowing these details unless the officials at some particular banks are part of the gang.
Few of the banks have now stopped fil ...
read full comment

Right,the name,the amount and now ID card of the individual,it is impossible to do that without knowing these details unless the officials at some particular banks are part of the gang.
Few of the banks have now stopped filling the forms but just these details.

bismark 10 years ago

They people in banks they work with. They just send the control number to them and the money is withdrawn

They people in banks they work with. They just send the control number to them and the money is withdrawn
wise man 10 years ago

IYour very damm right Pkirks 1) he has to provide the details of the one who send the money and amount as well 2) how can the the thieves provide the the document bearing the same name of the original receiver instantly for t ...
read full comment

IYour very damm right Pkirks 1) he has to provide the details of the one who send the money and amount as well 2) how can the the thieves provide the the document bearing the same name of the original receiver instantly for them the thieves to withdraw the money first coz I know the transfer agents will never pay the money without seen any identification bearing the same data of de intended receiver 3,) this means the transfer agents is the thief and must be arrested immediately
bismark 10 years ago

Is very true if u don't know dnt jus come and comment

Is very true if u don't know dnt jus come and comment
Max 10 years ago

This can't be. What ID did they use to get the money from the bank. Its not that simple for one to do that, because you have to present an ID in the recipient name before you cash the money. There is more into this story than ...
read full comment

This can't be. What ID did they use to get the money from the bank. Its not that simple for one to do that, because you have to present an ID in the recipient name before you cash the money. There is more into this story than what we are reading now. If they are able to cash the money, then the police must visit the bank where the money was cashed because someone in that bank might have helped them to cash the money without an ID which is against the money transfer rules.
gerker 10 years ago

You are wrong Max, no ID is required if you have the code.

You are wrong Max, no ID is required if you have the code.
gerker 10 years ago

You are wrong Max, no ID is required if you have the code.

You are wrong Max, no ID is required if you have the code.
gerker 10 years ago

You are wrong Max, no ID is required if you have the code.

You are wrong Max, no ID is required if you have the code.
IBB 10 years ago

Maybe, only in Ghana or Africa an ID is not required because the bankers are part of the crime cartel

Maybe, only in Ghana or Africa an ID is not required because the bankers are part of the crime cartel
gerker 10 years ago

You are wrong Max, no ID is required if you have the code.

You are wrong Max, no ID is required if you have the code.
Tonny 10 years ago

If u read the story to understand well its already talking about someone who works in a different bank,who transact Western Union and a patner,,,,,what else u talk about ID? In the continent now,,,all is possible...."Its pain ...
read full comment

If u read the story to understand well its already talking about someone who works in a different bank,who transact Western Union and a patner,,,,,what else u talk about ID? In the continent now,,,all is possible...."Its pain"

bismark 10 years ago

They have people they work with in different bank. So its easy for them to cash the money. The money will be withdrawn by the banker at a different bank. If u dnt know jus ask

They have people they work with in different bank. So its easy for them to cash the money. The money will be withdrawn by the banker at a different bank. If u dnt know jus ask
Jim 10 years ago

repent of your uncultured and uncalled for acid tongue life and behave as a proper human being who live among human society. you need CHRIST.

repent of your uncultured and uncalled for acid tongue life and behave as a proper human being who live among human society. you need CHRIST.
nite 10 years ago

At least, cash is better than cats.

At least, cash is better than cats.
ELikem4u 10 years ago

Your a silly human - I'm sure not even the devil wants you in Hell - wonder what you loitering earth doing - ethnic bullshit- scumbag

Your a silly human - I'm sure not even the devil wants you in Hell - wonder what you loitering earth doing - ethnic bullshit- scumbag
j-blessgh1. 10 years ago

Instead for us to unite against fraud and corruption we turned the issue to #Tribalism .Now open your eyes and let me tell you this:Ghana is for us all including kids born to immigrants so lets all find a way to move her for ...
read full comment

Instead for us to unite against fraud and corruption we turned the issue to #Tribalism .Now open your eyes and let me tell you this:Ghana is for us all including kids born to immigrants so lets all find a way to move her forward 'cos every great country is made up of many united regions or states.Our country's destiny is in our own hands.
Ajokoloko 10 years ago

Douglas, you are a filthy fool!

Douglas, you are a filthy fool!
Hebert, Sweden 10 years ago

Yes, someone may know the code, but that alone do not meet the criteria for the withdrawal of the cash sent. An identity card is also needed. Why should the cash then be paid to the withdrawal without the right Identity? Inte ...
read full comment

Yes, someone may know the code, but that alone do not meet the criteria for the withdrawal of the cash sent. An identity card is also needed. Why should the cash then be paid to the withdrawal without the right Identity? Intensive investigations should be made to last the bottom. There are more hideous means.
NEMESIS RADAR, UK!! 10 years ago

So Ghanaians are NOT saints after all! They always pretends to holier than thou, yet they are WORST than any venoumous snake. If l come across any of these HIPOCRYTICAL Ghanaians like DEMENTED, NINCOMPOOP BASTARD ROMANO and ...
read full comment

So Ghanaians are NOT saints after all! They always pretends to holier than thou, yet they are WORST than any venoumous snake. If l come across any of these HIPOCRYTICAL Ghanaians like DEMENTED, NINCOMPOOP BASTARD ROMANO and a venoumous snake, who would l emiminate first? Your guess is as good as mine. Need I say more? What a Nation!
ROMANO 10 years ago

U HAVE ALREADY DISPLAYED ENOUGH DUMBNESS THAT U CAN'T EVEN COMPREHEND. WE ALL KNOW THAT U AND UR NIGERIAN BROTHERS ARE BEHIND ALL THESE SCAMS GOING ON IN GHANA. EVERY EVIL THING THAT GOES ON GHANA GOES THRU NIGERIANS. NIGERIA ...
read full comment

U HAVE ALREADY DISPLAYED ENOUGH DUMBNESS THAT U CAN'T EVEN COMPREHEND. WE ALL KNOW THAT U AND UR NIGERIAN BROTHERS ARE BEHIND ALL THESE SCAMS GOING ON IN GHANA. EVERY EVIL THING THAT GOES ON GHANA GOES THRU NIGERIANS. NIGERIANS BROUGHT 419, SAKAWA, RAPING, RITUALS, HUMAN PARTS EXPORT TO NIGERIAN RESTAURANTS ETC IN GHANA, HAVE THOUGHT OUR POLITICIANS HOW TO BE A CORRUPT EXPERTS. THERE ARE MORE NIGERIANS HIDING IN GHANA THAN ANY PART OF THE WORLD EVEN WITH OUR DUMSOR. GOD BLESS MOTHER GHANA AND HELP KEEP FEEDING ALL HUNGRY NIGERIANS HIDDING IN GHANA .... AMEEEEEEEEENN !!!!1
ROMANO 10 years ago

IN GHANA

IN GHANA

romano . u are a bastard 10 years ago

ghana are thieves. yet they put all the blame on nigeria. you have been thieves and killers since the days of slavery. you sold all the black race to the english and dutch yet blame it on the white. u always blame ur bad and ...
read full comment

ghana are thieves. yet they put all the blame on nigeria. you have been thieves and killers since the days of slavery. you sold all the black race to the english and dutch yet blame it on the white. u always blame ur bad and wicked evil deeds on someone else. romano son of a bitch . son of a slave saler.
ROMANO 10 years ago

U STUPID ASS NEMESIS U ARE A COWARD.

U STUPID ASS NEMESIS U ARE A COWARD.
Danfodi 10 years ago

The officials collaborate with the criminals. I recently send money to my son through W/U. But when he went to pick the money, he was told by the official his ID is a fake one. Meanwhile he has been collecting money send to h ...
read full comment

The officials collaborate with the criminals. I recently send money to my son through W/U. But when he went to pick the money, he was told by the official his ID is a fake one. Meanwhile he has been collecting money send to him with the same ID which is a genuine one. I advised him to try another bank and he was told the money had been collected. A report made to W/U after I had a message from W/U that my son has collected the money. I was told they will investigate within 20days of compliant. Am still waiting. This proofs they always have ways out there to do the business.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

Omane Boateng and those of his supposedly friends by whom he texted the control and code numbers to may certainly have something common with the HFC Bank on the Spintex Road in Accra and the appendix banks at which his so-cal ...
read full comment

Omane Boateng and those of his supposedly friends by whom he texted the control and code numbers to may certainly have something common with the HFC Bank on the Spintex Road in Accra and the appendix banks at which his so-called associates go to claim such monies of others. Now, what one needs for receiving a Western Union Money transfer are as follows; a code number, a detailed information of the sender, a detailed account of the receiver and lastly an ID Card or in any case, a passport to prove one's authenticity as the true receiver.

Sadly, the police has detailed only two from the above four that I have shared with you and more is needed here to investigate as to why those associates of Omane Boateng here, could, in fact, go and collect the monies without ID Cards required and if ID Card were shown, than whose ID's were those and why the monies were always given out to these crooks instead of the beneficiaries with the requisite ID's?

To me, there is someone or some people at the same HFC Bank on the Spintex Road in collaboration with these scumbags. Thence, they are all in on the unsuspected customers that patronage their premises daily.
Adama 10 years ago

How does anyone collect money from Western Union or Money gram without proper identification? If these crooks are able to do this, then they have an ally at the bank where they normally collect these stolen money without an I ...
read full comment

How does anyone collect money from Western Union or Money gram without proper identification? If these crooks are able to do this, then they have an ally at the bank where they normally collect these stolen money without an ID.
BULLET 10 years ago

NO NEWS...HE WILL BE BACK ON THE STREET SOON..HOW CAN HE TAKE MONEY WITHOUT AN ID..PROBE THE MONEY TRANSFER OFFICE.

NO NEWS...HE WILL BE BACK ON THE STREET SOON..HOW CAN HE TAKE MONEY WITHOUT AN ID..PROBE THE MONEY TRANSFER OFFICE.
Roket 10 years ago

Still wondering how they could collect money without ID....hmmmmm

Still wondering how they could collect money without ID....hmmmmm
Botee K. Roland 10 years ago

The suspect must be througly investigated,and punished accordingly by law.

The suspect must be througly investigated,and punished accordingly by law.
NELSON, USA 10 years ago

Poor Ghana. The person only writes the control number and the banker who is collaborating cashes the money and take it home if there is no secret answer to transaction. Look for the bank employee. What is the use of CCTV came ...
read full comment

Poor Ghana. The person only writes the control number and the banker who is collaborating cashes the money and take it home if there is no secret answer to transaction. Look for the bank employee. What is the use of CCTV cameras. Every banker has a login. That is the coverup
Congo Soja 10 years ago

this is no news, it happens all the time.

this is no news, it happens all the time.
ghanaian 10 years ago

So the ID CARD & TEST QUESTION from the receiver and the sender are not relevant in Ghana anymore.
How desperate people are nowadays. Am not an Ashante, but Douglas what about Haruna , is he Ashante? We should leave our t ...
read full comment

So the ID CARD & TEST QUESTION from the receiver and the sender are not relevant in Ghana anymore.
How desperate people are nowadays. Am not an Ashante, but Douglas what about Haruna , is he Ashante? We should leave our tribal hatred at home a bit as civilised people.
Ebo 10 years ago

For your information, Haruna(his muslim name) is an Asante Nkramo. His real name is Berko Twumhene. I do not blame him. Robbery and dubious ways are embedded in his tribal DNA. In other words, he was born with the robbery gen ...
read full comment

For your information, Haruna(his muslim name) is an Asante Nkramo. His real name is Berko Twumhene. I do not blame him. Robbery and dubious ways are embedded in his tribal DNA. In other words, he was born with the robbery genes based on his tribe.
Kwaboat 10 years ago

I was swindled $4000 at the Agricultural Development Bank, Kumasi when my mother went to collect my transferred money. In the first instance they told her the money had not arrived and to come back later. When she went again ...
read full comment

I was swindled $4000 at the Agricultural Development Bank, Kumasi when my mother went to collect my transferred money. In the first instance they told her the money had not arrived and to come back later. When she went again they told her the money had been collected. Although I was reimbursed of the money by Western Union, these days I rarely transfer money through Western Union as l have opened joint account with my mum where I regularly transfer my remittances. Corrupt bank officials in collaboration with criminals are destroying the lifeline of our families and those caught should be dealt with accordingly.
Delilah 10 years ago

I actually feel sorry for him. The ordinary Ghanaian is forced to do things they would normally not do! A reflection of the state of our country.

I actually feel sorry for him. The ordinary Ghanaian is forced to do things they would normally not do! A reflection of the state of our country.
OP/LONDON 10 years ago

One needs an ID to draw cash so he could not get the cash without an inside help.

One needs an ID to draw cash so he could not get the cash without an inside help.
William Odartey 10 years ago

The same thing happen to me last .yearmy daughter should cash the moneyat Labone on Friday but the banker said there was a problem with the machine .she went the nest day was Saturday around 9.00am at madina Ghana hmmmmmm

The same thing happen to me last .yearmy daughter should cash the moneyat Labone on Friday but the banker said there was a problem with the machine .she went the nest day was Saturday around 9.00am at madina Ghana hmmmmmm
William Odartey 10 years ago

He sent court to mention those involved

He sent court to mention those involved
Paapidi 10 years ago

Any bank that pays out a remittance without properly identifying the recipient is liable. It is as simple as that.

Any bank that pays out a remittance without properly identifying the recipient is liable. It is as simple as that.
bb 10 years ago

Fyi people,a staff will need the code to be able access the wu platform.

What these fraudsters do is.. send the codes to their partners who have been albe to hack into the wu sys. they then change the beneficiary details a ...
read full comment

Fyi people,a staff will need the code to be able access the wu platform.

What these fraudsters do is.. send the codes to their partners who have been albe to hack into the wu sys. they then change the beneficiary details and print out fake ids for the people to cash elsewhere or the same bank branch. The teller is non the wiser when these quys come with the correct code and details(forged) which matches what's in the sys.
koffi parker 10 years ago

the guy obviously has someone inside to delay the original process thereby given the other thieves the time to withdraw from the other end

the guy obviously has someone inside to delay the original process thereby given the other thieves the time to withdraw from the other end
Naa Korkor 10 years ago

Can't understand this, withdrawing money without ID ? The money was not sent in his name so how can he withdraw....serious...

Can't understand this, withdrawing money without ID ? The money was not sent in his name so how can he withdraw....serious...
natural 10 years ago

this is an inside Job.

this is an inside Job.
S B ARANSA 10 years ago

I can understanding this situation why,because u will be giving ur ID name for confirmation withdrawal before getting the money.so you want tell me the have everyone ID name with them or what.there. Is some information l ...
read full comment

I can understanding this situation why,because u will be giving ur ID name for confirmation withdrawal before getting the money.so you want tell me the have everyone ID name with them or what.there. Is some information leakages' with the bankeR, so it must be Investigate.
Henry 10 years ago

The control number should correspond with an ided name

The control number should correspond with an ided name
joe 10 years ago

so only mtcn can help u cash western union this days?what about senders n receivers info?i don't believe this koraaaaaaaaaaaaa

so only mtcn can help u cash western union this days?what about senders n receivers info?i don't believe this koraaaaaaaaaaaaa
bismark 10 years ago

How are you people doing to stop this western union fraud. Cos alot of young men are into dis.it has been going on for so long.

How are you people doing to stop this western union fraud. Cos alot of young men are into dis.it has been going on for so long.

56 Comments

Welcome,

SIGN IN

Welcome,

RESET PASSWORD

Hello,

Terms and conditions

REGISTER

Money transfer thief busted

Read Comments .st0{display:none;fill:#14BDD3;} .st1{display:none;} .st2{display:inline;fill:#FC0F0F;} .st3{display:inline;fill:#FFFFFF;} .st4{display:inline;fill:none;stroke:#000000;stroke-width:6;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Comments (56)

Read Comments Comments (56)