07
Feb
Kumasi-based businessman and road contractor, Michael Opoku Gyebi, has allegedly been defrauded of GH¢12 million by five individuals, including 34-year-old Yahaya Tamimu and Abdul Majid Alhassan, in a fraudulent heavy-duty truck deal. Three of the suspects remain at large. According to prosecutors, Tamimu first gained Mr. Gyebi’s trust and convinced him that he could facilitate the purchase of 87 Sinotruck HOWO TX 6×4 tipper trucks from Dubai at favourable exchange rates. Believing the deal would enhance his road construction business, the complainant agreed. However, after transferring funds to the accused, the trucks were never delivered, leading to an investigation. Tamimu…