Alleged visa fraudster granted GH¢70k bail
The Amasaman Circuit Court has admitted a self-proclaimed travel agent to bail in the sum of GH¢70,000 with three sureties in a case involving alleged Canadian visa fraud.
Presided over by Ms Susanna Nyakotey, the court also directed the accused, Nicholas Yeboah, to report to the police once every week. He is scheduled to reappear before the court on July 16, 2026.
Yeboah has denied allegations that he collected GH¢29,000 from a complainant, Mr Owusu, under the guise of facilitating a Canadian visa.
Chief Inspector Frederick Awuah-Ansah, who is leading the prosecution, told the court that the complainant, Kwadwo Owusu, is a building contractor based in Kumasi, while the accused resides at Ablekuma Agape and presents himself as a travel agent.
According to the prosecution, Owusu was introduced to Yeboah in December 2024 through his pastor after expressing interest in travelling to Canada in search of better opportunities. Yeboah allegedly promised to secure a Canadian visa for a fee of GH¢80,000.
He is said to have initially received GH¢20,000 along with the complainant’s passport, with further instalments later paid, bringing the total amount to GH¢29,000 before he allegedly went into hiding.
The prosecution further stated that on February 11, 2026, the complainant was informed by his pastor that Yeboah had been arrested over allegations of defrauding by false pretences. The following day, Owusu reported the matter to the police station, where Yeboah reportedly admitted the offence in his caution statement.
After investigations, he was formally charged and brought before the court.
His lawyer applied for bail, arguing that the accused had already spent five weeks in custody and that the charges were bailable. Counsel Amoako Nahum further assured the court that Yeboah would appear for trial if granted bail, noting that he had a fixed residence and reliable sureties.
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