Six individuals arrested over an alleged attempt to circulate fake one million US dollars at Abokobi have been discharged by an Accra Circuit Court.
The presiding judge, Mrs. Susan Eduful, discharged the accused persons on grounds that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case.
The discharged individuals are: Abdel Razak Djidonou, a 44-year-old consultant; Simon Mbillam, a property agent; Mohammed Ibrahim, a 62-year-old contractor; Prince Pius, a 44-year-old businessman; George Bonsu, a 64-year-old driver; and Chief Toni Silas, a 53-year-old businessman. Another suspect, Dr. Jamal, is currently at large.
The accused were charged with conspiracy to commit crime, forgery, and possession of forged currency notes. However, their pleas were not taken as investigations were still ongoing.
Counsel for the accused, Mr. Andrew Vortia, requested bail and alleged that his clients had sustained facial and bodily injuries during their arrest.
According to the prosecution, the complainant is a Ukrainian businessman who was lured from Germany to Ghana under the pretext of receiving forged dollar notes, purportedly totaling $1 million, for shipment to Austria for investment purposes.
The suspects reportedly demanded and received $10,000 as an “appointment fee” from the complainant.
On June 8, 2025, police received information that the suspects had been arrested by National Security operatives with a green trunk and a “Ghana Must Go” bag containing the alleged counterfeit notes.
The suspects were subsequently handed over to the police, along with the exhibits, for further investigation.
Credit: ADOMONLINE