The Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service has arrested ten individuals for allegedly operating fake online food delivery platforms that defrauded unsuspecting customers nationwide.
The first six suspects — identified as Wonder Sakpiti, Sedinam Amaglo, Godsway Dunyo, Angela Agblemekpe, Mathew Aheto, and Fafali Amoah — were apprehended on 1st October 2025 during a targeted operation at Sogakope.
According to police reports, the arrests followed sustained intelligence gathering that linked the six — three men and three women — to a sophisticated online scam targeting food delivery customers.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the group created fake websites and social media pages impersonating popular food brands, including Papaye, Pizzaman, KFC, and Mawarko Fast food.
Victims who placed orders through these fraudulent platforms were directed to make advance payments via mobile money but never received their food.
In several cases, the suspects reportedly gained unauthorised access to victims’ mobile money wallets and bank accounts under the guise of assisting with payments, subsequently withdrawing funds without consent.
Digital devices believed to have been used in the operations were seized and are undergoing forensic analysis.
A follow-up operation led to the arrest of the suspected ringleader, Elijah Sotama Etse, alias Pop Smoke, together with Elliot Sotama Atsu, Jethro Atsu, and Obed Selasi Agboli, at their hideout in Haatso, Accra, on 12th October 2025.
Police retrieved twelve mobile phones from the suspects, which are being preserved for further forensic examination.
All ten suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court on Monday, 13th October 2025.
The arrests followed weeks of digital surveillance and collaboration between the Cybercrime Unit and several telecommunications companies.
The Ghana Police Service has urged members of the public who may have fallen victim to the fraudulent platforms to report to the nearest police station to assist with ongoing investigations.
It also cautioned Ghanaians to remain vigilant when transacting online and to use only verified apps or official websites of established food delivery services.
