A prison officer, Aziz Nortei Tetteh, has been taken to court for allegedly defrauding a person of GH¢20,000. The officer is accused of pretending to have connections that could secure a job in the Ghana Immigration Service.

The incident occurred in February 2024, and the complainant, Owusu Keker Andrews, reported the matter to the police in May 2024. Andrews claimed that Tetteh had promised to secure a job for his wife, Dorothy Adjei, in the Immigration Service.

Tetteh allegedly told Andrews that he had connections within the Presidency that could facilitate the recruitment process. Convinced by Tetteh's assurances, Andrews handed over the GH¢20,000 to him.

However, after receiving the money, Tetteh went into hiding and could not be reached by Andrews. The complainant then reported the matter to the police, who launched an investigation into the case.

The police were initially unable to locate Tetteh, but he was eventually arrested on December 11, 2024, in connection with another alleged fraud case. Andrews identified Tetteh in police custody, and he was subsequently charged with defrauding by false pretence.

During police investigations, Tetteh admitted to the offense but claimed that he had handed the money over to an accomplice. However, he failed to assist the police in locating the alleged accomplice.

The case is still under investigation, and Tetteh has been formally charged and presented before the court. The court will determine whether Tetteh is guilty of the offense and will impose an appropriate sentence if he is found guilty.

The incident highlights the need for caution when dealing with individuals who claim to have connections that can facilitate recruitment into government agencies or other organizations. It also emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activities to the police to prevent similar incidents from occurring.