By Jones Anlimah
The Ghana Police Service, through the Cybercrime Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has arrested ten suspects for allegedly creating fake online food delivery platforms to defraud unsuspecting customers.
According to a police statement signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer at the CID, the initial six suspects identified as Wonder Sakpiti, Sedinam Amaglo, Godsway Dunyo, Angela Aglbemepke, Mathew Aheto, and Fafali Amoah were all arrested during a targeted operation at Sogakope on October 1, 2025.
The arrests followed sustained intelligence gathering that uncovered a fraudulent scheme in which the suspects reportedly created fake websites and social media pages impersonating well-known food brands such as Papaye, Pizzaman, KFC, and Mawarko.
Victims who placed orders through these fake platforms were allegedly asked to make advance payments via mobile money but never received their orders. Preliminary investigations also revealed that in some cases, the suspects gained unauthorized access to victims’ mobile money wallets and bank accounts under the guise of assisting them with transactions, subsequently withdrawing funds.
Further investigations led to the arrest of four additional suspects including Elijah Sotama Etse, also known as Pop Smoke (the alleged syndicate leader), Elliot Sotama Atsu, Jethro Atsu, and Obed Selasi Agboli at their hideout in Haatso, Accra, on October 12, 2025. Twelve mobile phones and other digital devices believed to have been used in the fraudulent activities were retrieved and are undergoing forensic examination.
All ten suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court today, Monday, October 13, 2025.
The Police Service is urging members of the public who may have fallen victim to similar online scams to report to the nearest police station to assist with ongoing investigations.
