Man in court over GH¢100,000 scam targeting Ghanaians in Jordan

A Ghanaian man, Prayer Victor Zenu, has been dragged before the Adenta Circuit Court for allegedly posing as a representative of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and defrauding Ghanaians stranded in Jordan of more than GH¢100,000.

Zenu is accused of travelling to Jordan and falsely presenting himself as someone acting on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Minister, claiming he had been assigned to assist Ghanaian nationals facing difficulties in the country.

Prosecutors allege that he used the claim to convince some of the stranded Ghanaians to hand over money under the pretext of helping them retrieve their passports.

He allegedly collected more than GH¢100,000 from the victims in the process.

The case raises concerns about the vulnerability of Ghanaians abroad, particularly those facing immigration or documentation challenges, to individuals who exploit their difficult circumstances by falsely claiming to have government connections.

Ghanaians experiencing difficulties overseas are generally expected to seek assistance through Ghana's diplomatic missions and official consular channels rather than relying on individuals whose claims of government authority cannot be verified.

Zenu is facing the allegations before the Adenta Circuit Court. The allegations remain accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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