ACCRA – The Ghana Police Service has arrested Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a suspected romance scammer, over allegations of fraud and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations show the suspect posed as a pastor who conducted online church services on Instagram.
He allegedly targeted women by claiming that God had revealed they were his future wives. Police say he gained their trust by meeting their families and presenting them with promise rings.
The suspect is also accused of obtaining intimate images of some victims and using them to blackmail them for money.
Investigations further indicate that he introduced some victims to a purported car tyre business and collected thousands of dollars from them under the pretext of shipping and clearing containers of tyres, after which he became unreachable.
Police say the suspect also allegedly shared the intimate images of some victims with his wife, Sally.
Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Ghana Police Service is urging any other persons who may have been victims of the suspect to report to the nearest police station or contact the Cyber Crime Unit.
Authorities are reminding the public to be cautious of online relationships, verify identities, and report suspicious activities.
_By Daily Newsflash_
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