A man identified as Maxwell Ohemeng has reported an alleged fraud involving overseas job opportunities after paying a total of GH¢70,000 to a person introduced to him as a travel agent.
According to information available, the suspect has been identified as Aaron Baro. The two were introduced through a mutual personal connection, with the suspect reportedly being the boyfriend of a friend of the complainant.
Maxwell Ohemeng told associates that Aaron Baro presented himself as a travel agent capable of securing employment opportunities abroad. He said he was promised jobs in Poland, Belarus, and Spain and was instructed to make payments in stages to facilitate the process.
The complainant said he paid GH¢15,000, GH¢23,800, and GH¢30,000 at different times, amounting to GH¢70,000 in total. He said the payments were made on the understanding that travel arrangements and job placements would follow.
According to the complainant, none of the promised opportunities materialised. After several months without progress, he said he requested a refund. He claims the suspect assured him that the money would be repaid by January 15, 2026.
The complainant said that after the agreed date passed, the suspect continued to give excuses before eventually switching off his mobile phone. Since then, he said all attempts to reach him have failed.
The girlfriend of the suspect, who is also described as a friend of the complainant, has not been publicly accused of direct involvement in the alleged transactions. It remains unclear what role, if any, she played beyond introducing the parties.
As of the time of reporting, there has been no confirmation from the Ghana Police Service that a formal complaint has been lodged or that an arrest has been made. The allegations remain untested in court, and the suspect has not publicly responded to the claims.
Police and immigration authorities have repeatedly warned the public to exercise caution when dealing with individuals who claim to offer overseas employment opportunities, particularly where large sums of money are demanded upfront without verifiable documentation.