The Ghana Police Service, through the Cybercrime Unit of its Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has arrested ten individuals suspected of operating fake online food delivery platforms to defraud unsuspecting customers.
The first group of suspects — Wonder Sakpiti, Sedinam Amaglo, God.sway Dunyo, Angela Agblemekpe, Mathew Aheto, and Fafali Amoah — were apprehended on October 1, 2025, in Sogakope following an intelligence-led operation targeting a cyber-fraud syndicate.
Modus Operandi
Preliminary investigations revealed that the group created fake websites and social media accounts impersonating popular food outlets such as Papaye, Pizzaman, KFC, and Mawarko. Customers who placed orders on these counterfeit platforms were instructed to make advance mobile money payments, but never received their food.
In some cases, the suspects allegedly gained unauthorized access to victims’ mobile money wallets and bank accounts by pretending to assist with payments, after which they withdrew funds without consent.
Digital devices used in the scheme were seized and are currently undergoing forensic analysis.
Further Arrests
Follow-up investigations led to the capture of the ringleader, Elijah Sotama Etse (alias Pop Smoke), and three accomplices — Elliot Sotama Atsu, Jethro Atsu, and Obed Selasi Agboli — from their hideout in Haatso, Accra, on October 12, 2025.
Police recovered 12 mobile phones believed to have been used in the fraudulent operations, which have been secured for further forensic examination.
Ongoing Investigations
All ten suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court on Monday, October 13, 2025.
The Ghana Police Service has urged members of the public who may have fallen victim to the scam to report to the nearest police station to assist with ongoing investigations.
The Service also cautioned the public to verify the authenticity of online vendors and avoid making advance payments to unverified platforms to reduce the risk of cyber fraud.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem