Bishop Joseph Osei Bonsu Defrauded Of GH¢2.5 Million, 2 People Arrested
- Two people have been accused of defrauding Bishop Joseph Osei Bonsu of a significant amoung of cash
- The suspects in the case have been arraigned before a circuit court in Accra on August 7, 2025
- They are facing charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and defrauding by false pretences
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Two people have been accused of defrauding Bishop Joseph Osei Bonsu of GH¢2.5 million through a sophisticated social media scam.
The suspects in the case have been identified as Michael Arthur, 22, and Martha Agblega, 25.
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The Chronicle reported that they had been arraigned before a circuit court in Accra on August 7.
They are facing charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and defrauding by false pretences.
No plea was taken, and they have been remanded until August 20, 2025.
Prosecutors said the accused operated as part of an online fraud syndicate using social media platforms, particularly Facebook, to scam victims.
How the suspects scammed Bishop Osei Bonsu
In 2023, Arthur reportedly created a fake Facebook account under the name “Nana Ama”, presenting himself as a woman.
Through this profile, he initiated contact with Bonsu. Agblega, impersonated the fictiioys online chracters during voice calls.
They had two accomplices who are at large. They conviced the bishop to part with GH¢2.5 million under the pretext of securing him an acre of land.
Police intelligence operations led to the arrest of Arthur and Agblega on July 31, 2025, from their hideout in BremaAsikuma, Central region.
Preliminary investigations indicate that parts of the defrauded funds were used to acquire vehicles and other properties for the personal use of the accused.
The case remains under investigation, with efforts underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.
The court will reconvene on August 20, 2025, for further proceedings.
Source: YEN.com.gh
