Police to prosecute three Ghanaians, one Nigerian for fraud

The Nigeria Police Force has finalised its probe into a major corporate fraud case implicating three Ghanaian nationals—Samuel Esson Jonah, Kojo Mensah Ansah, and Victor Quainoo—alongside a Nigerian accomplice, Abu Arome.

In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi and made available to news on Friday, the group is accused of masterminding an elaborate scheme to unlawfully take over JonahCapital Nigeria Limited and its stakes in Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited and River Park Estate.

The statement added that investigations uncovered that the suspects illegally boosted the company’s share capital and assigned 99 million shares to themselves through forged documents and falsified signatures.

“They also misrepresented themselves as Nigerian citizens to the Corporate Affairs Commission to advance their illicit activities,” the statement read.

Contrary to claims in some media circles, the suspects have not been exonerated by any panel of the Nigeria Police. Despite multiple invitations which they have refused to honor, they have instead resorted to launching smear campaigns against the person and office of the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the investigating officers, and also filing baseless legal actions against the Police Force.

“The Ghanaian High Commission has been notified in line with diplomatic protocols, and the Police Force will now proceed with prosecution of the suspects for offenses involving corporate fraud, forgery, criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and obstruction of justice,” the statement added.

Adejobi added that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, reiterated commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to due process, transparency, and the protection of legitimate business interests, saying that foreign investors are hereby encouraged to continually tap into the wide range of investment opportunities available in Nigeria, respect the rule of law, and promote diplomatic ties, as NPF has taken bold steps to ensure investments are always protected towards achieving economic growth and recovery.