Anthony Appiah, 44, was brought before the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, facing accusations of defrauding a businesswoman of GH¢480,000. The court granted him bail of GH¢500,000, secured by two sureties, one of whom must be a public servant earning at least GH¢4,000.
Appiah pleaded not guilty to the charge of defrauding by false pretences. Deputy Superintendent of Police Emmanuel Nyamekye led the prosecution, presenting evidence that the complainant, a resident of Accra, had been approached by Appiah in May 2025. He claimed to have secured a distribution contract with BEL‑AQUA Company and asked for financial assistance, promising to repay the funds within two weeks.
The woman handed over GH¢480,000, but the alleged contract never materialised. After the two‑week period passed, Appiah failed to return the money. The complainant subsequently contacted BEL‑AQUA, which confirmed that Appiah had no contract with the company. Unable to recover the funds, she petitioned the police, leading to Appiah’s arrest and the current court proceedings.
Appiah’s defence team has not yet released a statement. The case is ongoing, and further developments will be reported as they emerge.
