Amasaman: The Amasaman Circuit Court has granted a GHC70,000.00 bail with three sureties to a self-styled travelling agent involved in an alleged Canadian visa fraud. The court, presided over by Ms. Susanna Nyakotey, has ordered the accused, Nicholas Yeboah, to report to the police once a week. Yeboah has denied accusations that he falsely obtained GHC29,000.00 from Mr. Kwadwo Owusu under the pretext of securing him a Canadian visa. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 16, 2026.
According to Ghana News Agency, Police Chief Inspector Frederick Awuah-Ansah, who is prosecuting, informed the court that Mr. Kwadwo Owusu, the complainant and a building contractor residing in Kumasi, was introduced to Yeboah by his pastor in December 2024. Yeboah, who presented himself as a travelling agent, assured Owusu that he could secure him a Canadian visa for a fee of GHC80,000.00.
On the day of their meeting, Yeboah allegedly demanded and received an initial payment of GHC20,000.00 and a Ghanaian passport from Owusu. Subsequently, Yeboah requested additional payments in instalments, totaling GHC29,000.00, before he went into hiding.
The prosecution stated that on February 11, 2026, Owusu's pastor informed him that Yeboah had been arrested and detained for defrauding by false pretences. The following day, Owusu went to the police station to file a report, and Yeboah admitted to the offense in his caution statement. After investigations, charges were filed against him, and he was brought before the court.
During the bail hearing, Yeboah's counsel, Lawyer Amoako Nahum, pleaded for bail pending trial, citing that Yeboah had been on remand for five weeks and that the offenses were bailable. Nahum assured the court that Yeboah would appear for trial, highlighting that his client had a fixed place of abode and credible individuals to stand as sureties.