The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged fraudulent online vehicle sale scheme that reportedly defrauded a victim of more than GH¢100,000.
The suspects, identified as Chidubem Oba Precious, 31, and Ama Mankye, 28, were arrested on June 12, 2026, following investigations into a complaint lodged at the Kasoa District Police Command.
According to the police, the victim reported that he had responded to an advertisement on TikTok promoting the sale of a Jetour hybrid vehicle for US$8,800 under the name of a company called “Shipper China Qinghai Hongmeng Automobile Sale.”
Preliminary investigations revealed that the complainant made two separate payments totaling GH¢100,323 into bank accounts belonging to Ama Mankye and another suspect, Theresa Ziam, on December 9 and December 18, 2025. After the payments were made, the victim was issued a bill of lading, which was later discovered to be fraudulent.
Police investigations led to the arrest of Chidubem Oba Precious at Adawukwa near Bawjiase in the Central Region. A search conducted at his residence uncovered an ATM card and a SIM card bearing the name of Ama Mankye, as well as a payment receipt linked to the complainant’s transaction.
Further investigations led to the arrest of Ama Mankye at Agbogba in Accra. Police say she deliberately opened a bank account in her name to facilitate the transfer of funds from the complainant to Chidubem Oba Precious and was allegedly paid GH¢1,000 for her role in the scheme.
The two suspects appeared before the Ofaakor Circuit Court on June 15, 2026. Chidubem Oba Precious was remanded into police custody, while Ama Mankye was granted bail in the sum of GH¢70,000 with one surety to be justified with landed property.
They are expected to reappear before the court on June 29, 2026.
Meanwhile, police have launched a manhunt for Theresa Ziam, who remains at large.
The Central East Regional Police Command has appealed to anyone who may have fallen victim to the suspects’ alleged online vehicle sale activities to report to the Regional Command or the nearest police station to assist with investigations.
Police have also assured the public of their commitment to pursuing individuals involved in online fraud and bringing them to justice.
