Court issues Bench Warrant for arrest of Dorcas Atsu Tetteh over fraud case

A Circuit Court in Dansoman has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a 40-year-old Marketer, Dorcas Atsu Tetteh, after she repeatedly failed to appear in court to stand trial for an alleged fraud case.

The presiding judge, Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, granted the prosecution’s request, led by Chief Inspector Emelia Mensah, following Tetteh’s failure to honour three consecutive court summons – on January 8, February 10 and March 3, 2025.

The court expects Dorcas Tetteh to be apprehended and brought before it by March 28, 2025 to face charges of defrauding by false pretences, contrary to Section 131 of the Criminal Code 1960 (Act 29).

Case Background

According to the prosecution, the complainant, Levina Tamakloe, an unemployed resident of Ablekuma had expressed interest in traveling to the United States of America.

Through a witness, she obtained the contact of the accused, who introduced herself as the owner of JAH Travel and Tour Co. Ltd., located at Dodowa.

Dorcas Tetteh allegedly promised to secure a USA visa and other travel documents for Levina Tamakloe within six months, demanding GH¢66,000 for the service.

The complainant transferred the amount to Tetteh’s Fidelity Bank account (1060190468319).

However, after months of unfulfilled promises, Levina Tamakloe reported the matter to the police, leading to Dorcas Tetteh’s arrest.

During investigations, Dorcas Tetteh admitted to the offence and refunded GH¢10,000 – pledging to pay the remaining amount within a week – a promise she failed to keep.

Dorcas Tetteh was subsequently charged and scheduled to appear before the court, but her repeated absence led to the issuance of the bench warrant. Authorities are now working to ensure her arrest so the case can proceed.

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