Police nab leader of notorious car theft syndicate
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has apprehended a 37-year-old man identified as Nana Anderson, also known by multiple aliases, in connection with a nationwide car theft and rental fraud syndicate.
According to the police, his aliases include Anderson Nana Abeka, Essel Kofi Elvis, and Willson Kojo Bismark.
The police in a statement on Friday, April 11, 2025, confirmed that the suspect was arrested on April 5, 2025, at a hideout in Atasemanso, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
His arrest followed investigations into a string of vehicle theft cases that spanned several parts of the country.
The investigation revealed that on March 25, 2025, the suspect contacted a car rental partner of a complainant and fraudulently rented a Hyundai Elantra with registration number GT 114-25.
He allegedly used forged ECOWAS identity and driver’s license cards bearing different names but featuring his photograph to deceive the rental partner into releasing the vehicle at Community 25 in Accra.
After acquiring the vehicle, Anderson reportedly failed to return it and proceeded to disable its tracking system, raising alarms and prompting an investigation.
Further inquiries uncovered that Anderson is part of a wider syndicate that, between January and March 2025, used similar fraudulent means to steal several other vehicles.
These included a Kia Forte from Haatso, a Honda Civic from Amasaman, and a Kia from Spintex, all within the Greater Accra Region. The suspect is believed to have received GH₵4,000 for each stolen vehicle.
During interrogation, Anderson admitted to the offences and subsequently led police to a location in Millennium City, where his alleged accomplice, Gideon Baah, also known as Nan, is believed to reside. However, Baah was not found on the premises and remains at large.
The police have since arraigned Nana Anderson before the court as investigations continue. Meanwhile, efforts are actively underway to track and arrest Gideon Baah.
The Command also urged the public, particularly those in the car rental business, to be vigilant and report any suspicious individuals or transactions to the nearest police station.
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