An unemployed man, Timothy Binob Mussah, 39, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding three individuals of GH¢82,000 under the pretext of securing Mongolia visas and tickets.
Mussah, who is charged with three counts of defrauding by false pretenses, pleaded not guilty.
The court, presided over by Isaac Addo, granted him bail in the amount of GH¢100,000 with two sureties.
The case was adjourned to May 7, 2025.
The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, stated that the first complainant, Godsway Asempa, is an electrician from Taifa. The second complainant, Jangboja Ibamondo, is a trader from Konkomba near Agbogbloshie, while the third complainant, Obed Boadi, is a student residing in Dunkwa in the Central Region. Mussah resides at Adabraka, Accra.
In November 2024, Mussah introduced himself to Asempa, through an individual named Ebenezer, as an agent of Globon Link Consult who could assist with visa acquisition.
Mussah informed Asempa about a Mongolia visa offer, and the complainant agreed to the deal. Mussah then demanded and collected GH¢35,000 and a passport from Asempa at his Dzorwulu office.
During the same period, Mussah met Ibamondo, the second complainant, at a program and introduced himself as a travel agent. He collected GH¢30,000 and Ibamondo’s passport for visa processing.
Later, Mussah informed Asempa and Ibamondo that their visas were ready and demanded an additional GH¢5,000 each for tickets.
The prosecution told the court that Asempa introduced the third complainant, Boadi, to Mussah, who then collected GH¢7,000 from him for visa processing.
The court heard that Asempa and Ibamondo prepared to travel on January 27, 2025, but failed to receive the promised visas and tickets.
When contacted, Mussah gave excuses and failed to deliver. The duo then reported the matter to the police, leading to Mussah’s arrest.
During investigations, Mussah returned the complainants’ passports and refunded GH¢15,000 of the total amount. The refund was shared among the complainants.
GNA
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