{
  "id": 16575113,
  "title": "Businessman in court over alleged World Cup visa fraud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/businessman-in-court-over-alleged-world-cup-visa-fraud",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T08:25:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/businessman-in-court-over-alleged-world-cup-visa-fraud/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kwaku Duah appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court accused of defrauding a colleague of US$3,000 and GH¢20,600. He claimed he collected the funds to secure visas for the complainant to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Duah pleaded not guilty, and the court granted him bail with conditions. Prosecutors stated Duah falsely represented he had connections to secure the visas, which he did not have. The case was adjourned until February 17, 2027.",
  "summary": "A businessman has appeared before an Adenta Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a colleague of US$3,000 and GH¢20,600. Kwaku Duah allegedly collected the money and other items from the complainant under the pretext of securing United States and Canadian visas for him to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Charged with defrauding by false pretences, […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Businessman in court over alleged World Cup visa fraud",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/businessman-in-court-over-alleged-world-cup-visa-fraud",
        "published": "2026-10-25T21:33:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}