A man will spend 10 years in prison with hard labour. A High Court gave him this sentence after finding him guilty of fraud. The court heard he ran a fake recruitment agency.
The man promised people jobs in foreign countries. He collected money from them for these fake job offers. Many people paid him hoping to find work overseas.
The Ghana Police Service investigated the man's activities. They gathered evidence showing he deceived many job seekers.
The court found this behaviour to be a serious crime against the public. They determined a firm sentence was needed to discourage others.
This case highlights the dangers of fake job recruitment schemes. Authorities warn the public to be careful when seeking employment abroad.