Suspected confidence trickster on the run over alleged GH¢450,000 Fraud

Alfred Believe Ahiatsi, an alleged former stalwart of the erstwhile Nana Akufo-Addo government, is on the run and has been declared at large after being implicated in a high-profile fraud case involving GH¢450,000.

The accused, who reportedly posed as an “Honourable” man connected to the former administration, is being pursued by law enforcement following his alleged role in defrauding a businessman under the pretense of selling a luxury vehicle.

Alfred Ahiatsi is accused of working in concert with one Djangmah Prince Francis, a 49-year-old farmer who allegedly claimed to be a National Security Operative.

The two reportedly convinced the complainant, Issaka Ndunia, a businessman, to part with a substantial amount of money in exchange for an unregistered black Toyota V8 Land Cruiser that never materialised.

Court Proceedings

The case is currently before the Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful.

Djangmah Prince Francis (A1) was arraigned before the court, while Alfred Believe Ahiatsi (A2) remains at large.

The accused persons face the following charges: Abetment of Crime – Defrauding by False Pretence Contrary to Sections 20 and 131(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)

Particulars of Offence:

Djangmah Prince Francis, on December 20, 2024 in the Greater Accra Region, aided A2, Alfred Believe Ahiatsi, alias “Honourable”, in obtaining GH¢450,000.00 from the complainant under false pretenses, claiming a luxury vehicle was for sale and defrauding by false pretence.

Background of the Fraud

According to the prosecutor, Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, the fraudulent scheme began in December 2024, when the complainant’s brother, Tahidu, was contacted by Francis (A1) claiming to be a National Security operative.

Thus, Francis informed him of a supposed vehicle sale being managed by Alfred (A2), an “Honourable” former government official. On December 16, 2024, A2 began direct communication with the complainant – via MTN numbers 0556773326 and 0545972629, even sending pictures of the unregistered V8 on WhatsApp.

The deal was finalised on December 20, when Alfred allegedly convinced the complainant to meet near the Jubilee House, where the cash was handed over.

The complainant was then directed to Dzorwulu to collect the vehicle from another contact using number 0593887569, but upon arrival, all involved parties had vanished and their phones had been switched off.

Following the incident, the matter was reported to the Osu Police. Despite repeated calls, Francis refused to report to the police and was later arrested at his hideout in Somanya, in the Yilo Krobo District of the Eastern Region on September 19, 2025.

Investigations revealed that Francis received cash transfers totalling GH¢54,900.00 from various mobile money accounts approximately four hours after the fraudulent transaction occurred. Police suspect this was his share of the loot.

Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, the prosecutor, informed the court that preliminary investigations suggest the duo is part of a larger syndicate engaged in vehicle sale scams targeting unsuspecting victims.

Francis’s plea has not yet been taken and he has been remanded into police custody to assist with ongoing investigations.

Efforts are underway to locate and apprehend A2, Alfred Believe Ahiatsi, and any other members of the syndicate.

The accused is expected to be re-arraigned before the Circuit Court 10 Accra on October 13, 2025 since Circuit Court 3 was relieving it.

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