Man in court over alleged GH¢100,000 scam of stranded Ghanaians in Jordan
A man has been put before the Adenta Circuit Court for allegedly posing as a representative of the Foreign Affairs Minister’s to take more than GH¢100,000 from Ghanaians stranded in Jordan. The accused named Prayer Victor Zenu, allegedly travelled to Jordan and told people he had been sent by the Minister to help Ghanaians in […]
Prayer Victor Zenu appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court, accused of taking over GH¢100,000 from Ghanaians stranded in Jordan. The prosecution alleges that Zenu posed as a representative of the Foreign Affairs Minister to deceive desperate individuals into paying him, ostensibly to help recover their lost passports. The charges, plea, and date of the forthcoming hearing remain undisclosed, and as no trials have taken place, Zenu is presumed innocent.
This case is the latest in a series of recruitment scams targeting job seekers, a trend highlighted by the Cyber Security Authority as increasing. If confronted with trouble while abroad, individuals should seek assistance from Ghana’s diplomatic mission or the Foreign Affairs Ministry, rather than individuals claiming to act on behalf of a minister.
Before entrusting anyone with money, one should verify the request with the mission or the ministry directly, not through the person asking for payment. Job seekers are advised to confirm that their recruiter is listed on the Labour Department’s register of licensed private employment agencies on the Ghana Labour Market Information System, which contains over 200 entries.
Be cautious of unsolicited job offers, even if they appear official, as they could be part of a scam.
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