A Ghanaian court has granted bail to eleven Ghanaian nationals accused of defrauding former Sri Lankan Minister and Governor M. L. A. M. Hizbullah of US$ 2 million (over Rs. 600 million).
According to the Ghana News Agency, the suspects face charges of conspiracy to commit a crime, defrauding by false pretense, and attempted fraud.
Each was granted bail on the condition of a surety of 500,000 Ghanaian Cedis and the provision of two sureties, one of whom must own landed property, with the original deed submitted to the court registrar.
During proceedings, Police Chief Inspector Jacob Kubal informed the court that the accused are part of a syndicate that defrauds victims by posing as gold dealers.
Investigations revealed that in 2023, the group, led by Almammoudi Sale, allegedly defrauded Hizbullah of US$ 2 million under the pretext of supplying gold, but failed to deliver the consignment and subsequently cut off contact.
The suspects later reconnected with Hizbullah, offering to sell him 50 kilograms of gold, even signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to appear legitimate.
Following a complaint, Ghana’s National Security Council Secretariat arrested the suspects at Weija S.C.C. on October 16, 2025.
The accused are scheduled to reappear in court on November 20, 2025.
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