Businessman bailed GH¢600,000 over alleged GH¢500k gold scam
The case was heard on Wednesday at Circuit Court 3 in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Judge Susana Eduful.
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Charles Yao Anyomi, a 48-year-old businessman, has pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretence after allegedly swindling a businesswoman out of GH¢500,000 under the guise of supplying her with five kilograms of gold.
The case was heard on Wednesday at Circuit Court 3 in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Judge Susana Eduful.
The accused was granted bail of GH¢600,000 with two sureties, who must justify the bail with valid land title deeds. Original documents are to be deposited at the court registry. The matter has been adjourned to September 13, 2025, for continuation.
Prosecutor Chief Inspector Nancy Paintsil Esq told the court that in 2024, the complainant, Gifty Adoboe of Madina, Accra, and the accused travelled together to South Africa.
During the trip, Ms. Adoboe received a call from her husband, Dennis Osei Mensah, who was in Dubai for gold-related business. Allegedly overhearing the conversation, Mr. Anyomi offered to sell her 5kg of gold for GH¢500,000.
Trusting his offer, the couple transferred the funds through his Stanbic Bank account, mobile money wallet, and in cash. Soon after receiving the money, the accused reportedly cut off communication and went into hiding.
When Ms. Adoboe realised she had been defrauded, she filed a police report. During investigations led by CPL. Ruth Abiamu, Mr. Anyomi admitted taking the money but claimed he had passed it on to someone known only as “Hon. Charles.” He has since failed to help police trace this individual.
