Businessman Charged with Defrauding Police Officer Over Auctioned Vehicles

George Adu-Twum, a 46-year-old businessman, allegedly swindled a police officer out of GH¢72,000 by falsely promising him two auctioned vehicles in 2021. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges, was granted bail, and will appear in court again in April 2025. After collecting the money, Adu-Twum went into hiding but was arrested in January 2025, after which he refunded part of the amount.

A businessman, George Adu-Twum, aged 46, is facing charges for allegedly defrauding a police officer out of GH¢72,000 by falsely promising two auctioned vehicles. The incident is said to have occurred in 2021, during which Adu-Twum entered a not guilty plea to charges of fraud.

The case was heard at the Circuit Court, under the supervision of Mr. Isaac Addo, who granted Adu-Twum bail set at GH¢75,000 with two sureties. The court has scheduled the next hearing for April 7, 2025, directing the prosecution to adhere to the rules of disclosure.

Chief Inspector Daniel Ofori-Appiah, representing the prosecution, revealed that the police officer, whose name was withheld, resided in Weija SCC, Accra. Adu-Twum, who is also a resident of Weija Gbawe, was introduced to the officer through a mutual acquaintance while searching for auctioned vehicles.

It was reported that the officer’s relatives sought a Toyota Pickup and a Hyundai i30 salon car. Following an encounter at Abelemkpe, Adu-Twum claimed that the vehicles were available at auction and urged for immediate payment due to other interested buyers. The officer subsequently raised GH¢72,000, with GH¢40,000 paid directly to Adu-Twum’s office and the remaining GH¢32,000 given at the officer’s office in the Ministries.

Despite promising that the vehicles would be available within a week, Adu-Twum subsequently fled after securing the funds. He was apprehended on January 15, 2025. During the investigation, he reportedly refunded GH¢25,000 to the officer.

In summary, George Adu-Twum stands accused of defrauding a police officer of GH¢72,000 under pretense of providing auctioned vehicles. The ongoing case emphasizes the importance of due diligence and trust in business transactions. The next court session is scheduled for April 7, 2025, illustrating the judicial process in addressing such criminal allegations.

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