The Ghana Police Service, through the Cybercrime Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has arrested a total of ten suspects allegedly responsible for running a sophisticated fraud scheme involving the creation of fake online food delivery platforms. The syndicate created bogus websites and social media pages impersonating established food brands like Papaye, Pizzaman, KFC, and Mawarko.
The operation began on October 1, 2025, with the arrest of six individuals—Wonder Sakpiti, Sedinam Amaglo, Godsway Dunyo, Angela Agblemekpe, Mathew Aheto, and Fafali Amoah—at Sogakope. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of the main syndicate leader, Elijah Sotama Etse, alias Pop Smoke, and three accomplices—Elliot Sotama Atsu, Jethro Atsu, and Obed Selasi Agboli—on October 12, 2025, at their hideout in Haatso, Accra.
Preliminary investigations revealed that victims were directed to make advance mobile money payments for orders they never received. In more severe cases, the suspects are alleged to have gained unauthorized access to victims’ mobile money wallets and bank accounts under the pretext of assisting with payments, subsequently withdrawing funds.
All ten suspects, from whom multiple digital devices and twelve mobile phones were retrieved for forensic examination, are currently in police custody and are scheduled to be put before court today, Monday, October 13, 2025. The Police Service is urging any victims of this scheme to report to the nearest police station to assist with ongoing investigations.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
