The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested two persons suspected of being involved in an online vehicle sales syndicate that reportedly defrauded a buyer of over GH¢100,000 through a fraudulent social media advertisement.
The suspects, identified as 31-year-old Chidubem Oba Precious and 28-year-old Ama Mankye, were taken into custody on 12 June following an investigation into a complaint lodged with the Kasoa District Police Command.
As per a statement released by the Public Affairs Unit of the Central East Regional Police Command, the complainant reported on February 10 that he had responded to a TikTok advertisement promoting the sale of a Jetour hybrid vehicle for US$8,800.
The vehicle was advertised under the name of a company called “Shipper China Qinghai Hongmeng Auto Mobile Sale”.
Police indicated that initial investigations revealed the victim made two payments in December 2025 into different bank accounts associated with the suspects.
The first payment of GH¢46,895 was made on 9 December, followed by a second payment of GH¢53,428 on 18 December, culminating in a total loss of GH¢100,323.
After the payments were made, the complainant received a bill of lading, which investigators later determined to be fraudulent.
Police enquiries ultimately led officers to Adawukwa, a suburb of Bawjiase in the Central Region, where Chidubem Oba Precious was arrested on 12 June.
During a search of his home, officers discovered an ATM card and a mobile SIM card, both registered in the name of Ama Mankye, along with a receipt indicating payment made by the complainant.
The police statement noted that the suspect subsequently aided investigators in apprehending Ama Mankye at Agbogba in Accra.
Investigators have since determined that Ama Mankye intentionally opened a bank account in her name to receive funds from the complainant on behalf of Chidubem Oba Precious.
According to the police, she undertook this role in exchange for GH¢1,000.
According to the police, she assumed that role in exchange for GH¢1,000.
The two suspects were presented before the Ofaakor Circuit Court on 15 June.
Chidubem Oba Precious was placed in police custody, while Ama Mankye was granted bail amounting to GH¢70,000 with one surety, who is required to justify the bond with landed property.
Both individuals are scheduled to reappear before the court on 29 June.
In the meantime, the police report that efforts are underway to apprehend a third suspect, Theresa Ziam, who is still at large.
The Central East Regional Police Command has urged anyone who may have been a victim of the suspects’ alleged online vehicle sale schemes to report to the Regional Command or the nearest police station.
“The Regional Police Command further wishes to assure the general public of its resolve to arrest persons who commit these crimes to face justice,” the statement said.
