Sankofaonline News Desk : February 16, 2026
Sankofaonline has uncovered yet another troubling case of diaspora-targeted fraud, this time involving a carpenter who allegedly took GHC 35,000 from a US‑based Ghanaian woman and disappeared without delivering the promised work.
The suspect, 41‑year‑old Anthony Asare, operator of Home Furniture GH, is currently on the run after receiving full payment from the victim, Vivian, in October 2025 to produce a kitchen cabinet. What began as a routine business transaction quickly spiraled into a calculated scheme.
After collecting the money, Asare repeatedly shifted deadlines, offered excuses, and eventually went completely silent. When Crime Check Foundation reached out to verify the allegations, Asare’s response was as shocking as it was brazen. Speaking in Twi, he said:
“If I have spent the money, I have spent it. The police can’t do anything even if they arrest me.”
This is not the voice of a man seeking resolution.This is the voice of someone who believes he can act with impunity.
A Pattern of Targeting the Diaspora
Preliminary checks suggest that Asare may be part of a growing trend of artisans who deliberately target Ghanaians living abroad, knowing that distance makes follow‑up difficult and legal action slow. These individuals exploit trust, patriotism, and the desire of diaspora families to invest back home.
The emotional and financial toll on victims is significant. Many send money in good faith, hoping to build homes, renovate properties, or support local businesses, only to be met with deceit.
This case is not just about one carpenter.It is about a systemic problem that undermines confidence in local artisans and damages Ghana’s reputation.
A Community Call to Action
Sankofaonline is urging the public to assist in locating Anthony Asare so that justice can take its course. His actions do not only harm one victim, they harm the entire Ghanaian community, both at home and abroad.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should immediately contact: 0242074276
Fraud thrives when communities remain silent.Accountability begins when we stand together.
A Final Word
Why choose a path that brings disgrace, sleepless nights, and the weight of public shame?
Why destroy trust for short‑term gain?
Ghana’s artisans are capable, skilled, and hardworking. But individuals like Asare stain the reputation of an entire profession. It is time for communities to push back against such behavior and demand integrity.
Sankofaonline will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they unfold.
Very very serious indeed