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Woman Jailed 5 Years Over GH¢139,000 Recruitment Scam
18 Oct

Woman Jailed 5 Years Over GH¢139,000 Recruitment Scam

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The  Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a hairstyl­ist, Adwoa Nyarko, to five years in prison for engaging in GH¢139,000 recruitment scam. She was found guilty on four counts of conspiracy to commit a crime and defrauding by false pretences. The accomplices of the hair­stylist, Nana Osei and Charles Kwame Damoah, were at large. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Raymond Ackon, prosecuting, informed the court, presided over by Mrs Ellen Ofei Ayeh that Nyarko resides in Wenchi. According to prosecution, in September 2021, the complain­ants, Nana Yaw Barimah and Collins Atta Oteng, reported to the police a case of recruitment scam. ASP…
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Cyber Security Authority Warns Against Valentine’s Day Scams
07 Feb

Cyber Security Authority Warns Against Valentine’s Day Scams

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The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned individuals against malicious cyber actors who often use the Valentine’s Day celebration to defraud unsuspecting victims. An amount of 3,558,940 cedis was lost through online shopping and scams were lost last year’s total losses recorded. These cons are perpetuated through shopping fraud, brand impersonation, phishing scams, and romance scams. The CSA in a public alert notice cautioned the general public of “too good to be true” vals packages and gifts. They also advised potential buyers to use “a reputable online marketplace or retailer when purchasing Valentine’s Day gifts.” “Be alert for fake online…
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Nigerian Pastor Arrested Over Allegedly Swindling Followers Of $1M
06 Feb

Nigerian Pastor Arrested Over Allegedly Swindling Followers Of $1M

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A Nigerian pastor has been arrested over allegations he fraudulently got people to part with their money. Theo O Ebonyi, well-known in Benue state, is accused of swindling his followers and others out of more than 1.3bn naira ($930,000; £740,000). He was detained and freed on bail last year, but this has only just been made public, the anti-corruption authority spokesperson is quoted as saying. Mr Ebonyi said the news was “fake” information spread by bloggers. He did not comment on the allegations against him. Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allege Mr Ebonyi asked his victims to pay…
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