Ghana Police Foil Fake Food Delivery Scam, Arrest 10 Suspects

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 Isaac Boamah Darko

The Ghana Police Service, through its Cybercrime Unit, has arrested 10 individuals suspected of creating fake online food delivery platforms to defraud unsuspecting customers. The suspects, who impersonated well-known food brands, allegedly directed victims to make advance payments via mobile money, but never delivered the food.

Initial Arrests and Investigation

The initial six suspects were arrested on October 1, 2025, at Sogakope, following sustained intelligence gathering. The suspects were identified as Wonder Sakpiti, Sedinam Amaglo, Godsway Dunyo, Angela Agblemekpe, Mathew Aheto, and Fafali Amoah. Digital devices believed to have been used in the fraudulent activities were retrieved and are undergoing forensic examination.

Main Suspect and Others Arrested

Further investigations led to the arrest of the main suspect, Elijah Sotama Etse, alias Pop Smoke, and three others from their hideout at Haatso in Accra. The newly arrested suspects are Elliot Sotama Atsu, Jethro Atsu, and Obed Selasi Agboli. Twelve mobile phones were retrieved from the suspects and are being preserved for forensic examination.

Modus Operandi

The suspects created fake websites and social media pages impersonating popular food brands such as Papaye, Pizzaman, KFC, and Mawarko. Victims who placed orders through these fake platforms were directed to make advance payments via mobile money. In some cases, the suspects gained unauthorized access to victims’ mobile money wallets and bank accounts, withdrawing funds under the guise of assisting with payments.

Police Urge Victims to Come Forward

The Ghana Police Service is urging members of the public who may have fallen victim to this fraudulent scheme to report to the nearest police station to assist ongoing investigations. All 10 suspects are currently in police custody and will be put before court.

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