A statement issued by his lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, stated that Mr. Moore has not received any payment of $800,000 from Mr. Kang, dismissing the claims as falsehoods.

“Allegations that Mr. Moore solicited funds from Mr. Kang for political purposes, particularly in connection with the 2024 NDC campaign, are patently false.

“Fundraising efforts for the campaign were conducted transparently by the ‘Monitor and Win’ committee to boost grassroots participation and reward hardworking party members,” the statement said.

It added that the former Adentan MP is, in fact, a victim of a massive fraud allegedly perpetrated by Mr. Kang, who has been on remand for the past five weeks.

According to the statement, Ashie Moore and his business partners filed a complaint with the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, accusing Mr. Kang of defrauding them of about $3 million under false pretences.

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is also reportedly investigating separate claims that Mr. Kang stole an additional $2.8 million from the group.

The statement further denied allegations that Mr. Moore extorted money, seized Mr. Kang’s passport, or assaulted him—describing such claims as baseless and defamatory.

Meanwhile, Mr. Moore’s legal team has petitioned the Attorney General to take over the case, citing the magnitude of the matter as beyond the remit of the police.

Source: Adomonline.com

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Read the full statement below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 1st July 2025
Accra – Ghana

RE: RESPONSE TO PROF. KWEKU AZAR ALLEGATIONS AGAINST MR. EMMANUEL NII ASHIE MOORE — CALL FOR CALM AND RESPECT FOR LEGAL PROCESS.

The attention of Mr. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore and his legal team has been drawn to a series of unfounded allegations circulating in sections of the media and public discourse, purporting to suggest misconduct, extortion, political abuse of state institutions, and human rights violations in connection with an ongoing criminal matter involving Mr. Toh You Kang, a Singaporean national.

We wish to unequivocally state the following:

1. Background to the Matter.- RCID/AR CASE R/O NO: 222/2025

In May 2025, Mr. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore lodged a formal complaint with the Greater Accra Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service against Mr. Toh You Kang, citing defrauding by false pretence. Following preliminary investigations, Mr. Kang was remanded in lawful custody and has remained on remand for the past five weeks.

Subsequently, a related complaint of stealing was filed with the Economic and Commercial Crime Office. Owing to the complexity and magnitude of the alleged fraud totaling over USD 5.8 million both dockets were recommended for consolidation and referred to the Attorney General’s Department for legal advice and prosecutorial determination.

This process was carried out in accordance with the laws of Ghana, devoid of interference or political influence.

2. Response to Key Allegations

a. No Receipt of USD 800,000 for ECG Contracts:
Mr. Moore never received $800,000 from Mr. Toh You Kang for purposes of securing contracts from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Rather, Mr. Kang misrepresented himself as a legitimate investor and defrauded Mr. Moore and his business partners.

b. No Coercion for Political Contributions:
Allegations that Mr. Moore solicited funds from Mr. Kang for political purposes, particularly in connection with the 2024 NDC campaign, are patently false. Fundraising efforts for the campaign were conducted transparently by ‘Monitor and Win’ committee to boost grassroots participation and reward hardworking party members.

c. No False Invitation or Assault:
Mr. Kang is a regular visitor to Ghana and was lawfully arrested based on the criminal complaint. There is no evidence of assault, extortion, or coercion during or after his arrest.

d. Legal Representation and Human Rights:
At all times, Mr. Kang has had access to multiple lawyers, has not been denied communication with family(and with his Mobile phone whilst in Police custody), and has been treated in full compliance with Ghanaian law and human rights standards.

e. False Image Circulation Claims:
Accusations that Mr. Moore circulated semi-nude images of Mr. Kang to extort his family are entirely false, malicious, and defamatory. Mr. Kang has been in lawful police custody throughout.

3. Institutional Integrity and the Rule of Law

As a senior political figure and respected entrepreneur, Mr. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore has demonstrated unwavering trust in Ghana’s legal institutions by submitting himself to due process and refraining from any self-help or political manipulation. He believes firmly that justice must be served through independent, lawful, and transparent mechanisms.

Ghana’s law enforcement agencies, including the Police and the Economic and Commercial Crime Office(CID), have handled this matter with professionalism, neutrality, and respect for legal thresholds. The Attorney General’s Department, the constitutionally mandated authority, now has carriage of the matter, and we await their considered advice and direction.

4. Political Neutrality and Investment Climate

Mr. Moore(a successful entrepreneur and politician)remains committed to safeguarding Ghana’s reputation as a safe and welcoming destination for genuine foreign investment. However, our institutions must not be used as sanctuaries for individuals who exploit diplomatic, commercial, or political goodwill to perpetrate financial crimes.

Allegations of political interference or state abuse serve only to undermine public confidence in our democracy and institutions, and we urge the public to treat such narratives with the skepticism they deserve.

5. Call for Calm and Due Process

No individual is above the law, and equally, no individual should be vilified or defamed without evidence. The matter involving Mr. Toh You Kang is now within the lawful domain of the Attorney General’s Department, and we call on all well-meaning Ghanaians to respect the process and refrain from politicizing what is clearly a commercial and criminal dispute.

6. Conclusion

We reiterate that, in Ghana, no individual is above the law, nor is any person beneath its protection. As officers of the court and custodians of our democracy, we urge the public and the media to uphold the sanctity of due process, resist sensationalism, and allow justice to take its natural course.

Let truth prevail, and let the institutions of our Republic function without interference or distortion. We remain confident that justice will be served.

***

Signed,
Gideon Tettey Tetteh, Esq.
Legal Counsel to Mr. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore
+233 249 659 467

Police sources say the California-based complainant transferred the funds to the Efiewura actor for what was described as an investment opportunity.

However, Koo Ofori reportedly failed to honour the terms of the agreement and later went into hiding.

After multiple unsuccessful attempts to recover the money, the victim reported the matter to the authorities. Investigations revealed that the actor had defaulted on repayment and ignored a summons to appear before the Dansoman District Court on April 17, 2025.

His absence led the court to issue a bench warrant for his arrest.

A video shared by Atinka TV captured the moment Koo Ofori was arrested and handcuffed by police officers. He is currently in police custody.

Although he was scheduled to appear in court on May 9, 2025, the hearing has been postponed to Monday, May 12, 2025. He is expected to remain in custody until then.

Watch the video below:

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Adam, also businessman, is said to have collected the money from Charity Atiim under the pretext of supplying her with 1,000 bags of 50 kg rice, 50 gallons of edible oil and 30 bags of sugar to be given to schools in the Northern Region.

Charged with defrauding by false pretence, Adam has pleaded not guilty. Counsel for the accused person prayed for bail.

The court presided over by Mr Isaac Addo admitted Adams to bail in the sum of GHC300,000 with two sureties. The court ordered prosecution to comply with the rules of disclosures.

The matter has been adjourned to April 16, 2024. Prosecution led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Seth Frimpong said the complainant Charity Atiim, was the founder of a non-governmental organization (name withheld).

ASP Frimpong said the accused person resided at Tabora, Alhaji in Accra.

Prosecution said somewhere in the month of June 23, 2023, the complainant met the accused person at his hotel at Wetlands where he introduced himself to her as the CEO of Northern Youth for Peace and Development, an NGO based in Tamale.

Prosecution said the accused person mentioned that his NGO supplied food stuffs to schools in the Northen Region and later asked the complainant to also apply for the contract to supply rice, edible oil, and sugar.

According to the prosecutor, the complainant obliged and applied.

The court heard that, later the complainant’s company was awarded a contract to supply 1,000 bags of 50 kg perfumed rice, 50 units of 50 kg edible oil and 30 bags of 50 kg sugar, all valued at GHC700,000.

The prosecution said the complainant who could not raise the whole amount at the time, informed the accused person of her inability to supply the items.

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Mr Raymond Opoku Agyemang and the businessman took the money under the pretext of supplying the farmer a tractor and a plough.

Charged with abetment of crime, Mr Agyemang pleaded not guilty.

The Court presided over by Mrs Afia Owusuaa Appiah admitted the accused person to GH₵150,000.00 bail with sureties.

It directed that all the sureties should be within the jurisdiction of the Court.

“Prosecution should file and serve all disclosures and witness statements before the next adjourned date,” the Court added.

Meanwhile, his accomplice, Ikena Okoro Sylvester is currently at large.

The matter has been adjourned to December 11, 2023.

Police Inspector Nana Akua Boatemaa, who held the brief of Police Chief Inspector Samuel Ahiabor, narrated to the Court that, the complainant Mr Usman Huudu, was a Teacher and a Farmer at Jujeidayiri in the Upper West Region of Ghana while Agyemang and Okoro were residents of Haatso.

The prosecution said Agyemang owned a company in Accra called Rayfranc Ghana Company Limited which was into farm machines and implements.

It said in May 2023, Okoro advertised farm machines and implements online for sale.

The prosecution said the complainant saw the advert and contacted him and he introduced himself to the complainant as the sales manager of Agyemang’s company and assured the complainant that, any equipment that he needed, his company could supply the same to him.

It said the complainant then told Agyemang that he wanted a Massey Ferguson tractor with plough.

The prosecution said Okoro gave the price of the tractor and the plough to be GH₵150,000.00

It said, “the complainant, who was not having the money, contacted Farm Line Company Limited, a company that helps farmers in various ways to buy the tractor for him to use it to work and pay back.”

The prosecution said the company requested a pro-forma invoice and the account details of the company which Okoro provided bearing Agyemang company’s logo on it.

It said on June 2, 2023, the Farm Line Company Limited transferred the money into Agyemang company’s account number in the UMB Bank, Accra.

The prosecution said soon after the amount was transferred into the account, Agyemang withdrew the money.

It said Okoro also called the complainant to inform him that his company had received the money and that he could come for the tractor and the plough.

“Based on that, the complainant came to Accra on June 4, 2023, to take his tractor, but when he called Okoro, his phone was off,” she added.

The prosecution said the complainant called Agyemang, but he allegedly failed to direct him to where to take the tractor.

It said the complainant realising that he was defrauded lodged a complaint with the Police.

The prosecution said Agyemang also later reported himself to the Police at the CID Headquarters and he was arrested.

It said Agyemang denied knowledge of the offence, but admitted owing the company and withdrew the money with counter cheque and handed over same Okoro.

The prosecution said: “Agyemang also admitted receiving only GH₵5,000.00 from the amount,” and failed to lead the Police to arrest Okoro.

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