Man arraigned over alleged GH¢100,000 scam targeting Ghanaians stranded in Jordan

A man has appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court in Accra accused of posing as a representative of Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs to collect more than GH¢100,000 from Ghanaians stranded in Jordan, and on Friday 13 November 2026.

The accused, identified in the reports as Prayer Victor Zenu, is alleged to have travelled to Jordan and presented himself as someone acting on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Minister, claiming he had been assigned to assist Ghanaian nationals facing difficulties there.

Prosecutors allege that he used that claim to persuade some of the stranded Ghanaians to pay him money on the promise of helping them retrieve their passports, and that he collected more than GH¢100,000 in the process.

The reports did not state the specific charges, whether a plea was taken, his bail status or the next court date. The number of alleged victims and how the matter came to the attention of the authorities have also not been reported.

The allegations have not been tested in court, and Mr Zenu is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Ghanaians facing immigration or documentation difficulties abroad are advised to deal directly with Ghana's diplomatic missions and official consular channels rather than individuals claiming government authority that cannot be verified.