The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has made a significant move by arresting four individuals linked to a complex fraud involving mobile money and sim swapping. Among those apprehended is a woman, and they are all facing the law in an Accra Circuit Court for causing a substantial financial loss to one of the leading banks in Ghana.
Richmond Donkor, also known as Chino, together with Celicia Asabere, Salifu Eshum, and Daniel Asomani Baawiah, are the main suspects in this case. They are charged with conspiracy to commit theft, and some face additional accusations, including the alteration of forged documents, such as ECOWAS Identity Cards.
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In court, the accused admitted to the charges but offered explanations. However, the presiding judge, Mr. Isaac Addo, entered a plea of not guilty for them. The prosecution, spearheaded by Mr. Abu Issa from EOCO, argued for their remand to ensure the integrity of the ongoing investigation and to apprehend Derrick Obeng, believed to be the mastermind behind the scheme. Despite the defense counsel’s bail request, citing Donkor’s employment and stable residence, the court sided with the prosecution due to the serious nature of the crime, remanding the accused to avoid any potential interference with the case.
