Ten Arrested Over Fake Online Food Delivery Scam in Ghana

The Ghana Police Service has arrested ten suspects for allegedly operating fake online food delivery platforms used to defraud unsuspecting customers. 

Scope & Method of the Scam

• Six of the suspects were apprehended on October 1, 2025, in Sogakope (Volta Region) following an intelligence-led operation.  
• Four additional suspects were arrested on October 12 at a hideout in Haatso, Accra.  
• The ring created fake websites and social media pages impersonating popular food delivery brands to trick customers.  
• Victims who placed orders were asked to make advance payments via mobile money, but the food was never delivered.  
• Some suspects allegedly gained access to victims’ mobile money wallets and bank accounts under the pretext of assisting payment, then withdrew funds without consent.  

Several devices used in the scheme were seized and are now undergoing forensic examination. 

Key Suspects Named

Among those arrested are:

• Wonder Sakpiti
• Sedinam Amaglo
• Godsway Dunyo
• Angela Agblemekpe
• Mathew Aheto
• Fafali Amoah
  These six made up the first group arrested in Sogakope.  

The second group arrested in Accra includes:

• Elijah Sotama Etse (aka Pop Smoke; alleged leader)
• Elliot Sotama Atsu
• Jethro Atsu
• Obed Selasi Agboli  

Twelve mobile phones were confiscated from the suspects for forensic analysis. 

Police & Public Response

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has taken up the lead in the investigations and is urging anyone defrauded to report evidence. 

Authorities warn the public to exercise caution with online ordering platforms, verifying the authenticity of websites and social media pages, and never sharing sensitive bank or mobile money login details with unknown actors.