“It’s been difficult” – Inusah Fuseini opens up about son’s fraud conviction

Former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, has revealed his pain about his son’s recent sentencing by a US court on fraud charges.

It will be recalled that Abdul Inusah, 31, was found guilty by a US court of fraud and money laundering.

Evidence presented during the trial revealed that he was part of a conspiracy that targeted victims using false personas via email, text messaging, online dating platforms, and social media websites.

The fraudulent acts occurred between January 2018 and December 2019. Victims from multiple states, including Ohio, Florida, and Washington, were defrauded.

As a father, he said, all he prayed for was to raise a responsible individual, but life is full of uncertainties.

He said his son’s involvement in fraudulent activities stemmed from youthful naivety.

“It is difficult to talk about him because deep inside me, I think he was just caught by stupidity and nothing or some level of invincibility,” he said in a Citi TV interview monitored by theghanareport.com.

Recounting events leading to his son’s crime, he said Abdul Inusah, who was pursuing his studies in the US, decided to venture into a business against his endorsement.

The former lands minister stated that his primary focus for sending his son to school was academic pursuits, but the allure of making quick money enticed Abdul.

Describing the situation, Inusah Fuseini expressed disappointment and understanding for his son’s actions.

He highlighted that despite their discussions about leading a decent life and the importance of hard work, generational differences might lead young people to make imprudent decisions without fully considering the consequences.

According to Mr. Fuseini, Abdul registered a company during his time as a student and purchased cars for various individuals, including fellow students and acquaintances in Ghana.

However, one transaction involving Nigerian students turned problematic when it was discovered that the funds used to purchase the car were fraudulently obtained.

This incident led to Abdul’s legal troubles and subsequent conviction.