The Bono Regional Police command in Ghana has arrested eight suspects who attempted to initiate a victim into an internet fraud business. The suspects, aged between 18 and 30 years, were arrested on October 4, 2026, at Kuotokrom in the Sunyani Municipality. According to the police, the suspects were inflicting multiple marks of assault on the victim, Godstime Umukoro, 21, to seal his initiation into the internet fraud business.
The suspects have been identified as Peter Mbam, 24, Godwin Moses, 26, Humble Oweifah, 18, Osas Ogbemudia, 30, Samuel Aisosa, 22, Ashile Godbess, 24, Alexander Uyuo, 30, and Patrick Romans, 25. A statement issued by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police administration, confirmed that the suspects were involved in fraudulent acts. The police patrol team received a distress call that a group of people were attacking the victim, and they proceeded to the scene to find the victim with multiple marks of assault on his body.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted that they subjected the victim to severe beating as part of his initiation into the internet fraud business. They claimed that they had also undergone the same process. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were brought to Ghana from Nigeria by one Nwachukwu King Augustine, who is their chairman. The suspects lure innocent victims using downloaded images of foreign military men and start chatting with them under the pretext that they are at war front in Yemen.
The suspects collect money from their victims and pay it into their boss's account. The police statement commended the public for their swift intervention and assured them of continued collaboration in fighting crime in the region. The incident highlights the growing concern of internet fraud in Ghana and the need for increased vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the public.
Internet fraud has become a significant challenge in Ghana, with many cases reported in recent years. The police have been working to combat the crime, but it remains a significant challenge. The Bono Regional Police command has assured the public that it will continue to work to prevent and investigate cases of internet fraud.
The suspects are currently in police custody, and further investigations are ongoing. The police are working to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the internet fraud business. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for individuals to be cautious when interacting with strangers online and to be aware of the risks of internet fraud.
The Ghana Police Service has urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The public can play a crucial role in preventing internet fraud by being aware of the tactics used by fraudsters and reporting any suspicious activities.
Key points
- The Bono Regional Police command arrested eight suspects for attempting to initiate a victim into an internet fraud business in Sunyani, Ghana.
- The suspects were brought to Ghana from Nigeria by their chairman, Nwachukwu King Augustine.
- The police are working to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the internet fraud business.
