A man is in police custody for allegedly defrauding a woman of a large sum of money. The Kasoa Ofaakor District Police apprehended the suspect for his alleged role in a visa scam.
The amount involved is GHC150,000. The suspect reportedly received this money from the victim in parts. He promised to arrange a visa for her to travel to the United States.
However, the promise was not kept. The victim never received the visa she paid for. She reported the incident to the police.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the matter. Further details regarding the arrest and ongoing investigation were not immediately available from law enforcement sources.
This incident highlights the risks associated with visa application scams. Authorities often warn the public to be wary of such offers.