Car Dealer Granted GH¢30,000 Bail Over Alleged GH¢130,000 RAV4 Fraud

Bismark Annor, a 35-year-old automobile dealer, has been granted bail in the amount of GH¢30,000 by an Accra Circuit Court in connection with an alleged fraud of GH¢130,000 involving a Toyota RAV4 vehicle. Annor is accused of deceiving Cynthia Ofori Ampomah, a teacher, by falsely claiming he could import and supply her with the vehicle within three months following payment.

During a hearing on October 22, 2026, the court granted bail with three sureties, and the case was subsequently adjourned to October 28, 2026, for a plea to be entered. Prosecutors stated they were not opposed to the bail application, noting Annor had only recently been served with the charges and would enter a plea at the next adjourned date.

Chief Inspector Stanley Fiotso revealed that after the three-month delivery period had passed, Annor allegedly provided excuses when confronted by the complainant and then stopped communicating with her. Efforts to trace Annor proved futile. The complainant lodged a formal complaint with the Adabraka Police on October 9, 2026, following reports of Annor's arrest.

Police investigations led to his identification and confession during inquiries. Prosecutors alleged that Annor had no valid license or business for importing and selling vehicles in Ghana and had no means to supply the vehicle upon receiving the money. They further claimed that Annor converted the entire GH¢130,000 to personal use and could not account for it. Annor is also facing similar allegations at the Kwabenya Circuit Court.