A businessman named Ebenezer Osei is in jail. An Accra Circuit Court made the decision to remand him.
This action follows charges that he defrauded people of a large sum of money, GHS 6.5 million. The court heard that Osei allegedly committed these acts.
Prosecutors have also accused Osei of engaging in illegal mining activities. These operations are often called galamsey.
Additionally, he faces allegations of visa fraud. This means he is accused of deceiving people about travel documents.
The case was heard and decided by the Accra Circuit Court. The court will hear more about the accusations later.
Osei will remain in custody while the investigation continues. This is a standard procedure in such cases.
The police are continuing their work on this matter. More details may emerge as investigations progress.
The alleged fraud amount is significant. It impacts many individuals who are said to have lost money.