Man arraigned for allegedly posing as Foreign Affairs Minister's rep in Jordan, defrauding Ghanaians of over GH¢100,000

A Ghanaian man identified as Prayer Victor Zenu has been brought before the Adenta Circuit Court for allegedly posing as a representative of the Minister for Foreign Affairs during a trip to Jordan, where he reportedly claimed he had been sent to assist stranded Ghanaians.

According to reports, the accused allegedly presented himself as someone acting on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Minister and offered assistance to Ghanaians facing difficulties in the Middle Eastern country.

He is accused of collecting more than GH¢100,000 from victims under the pretext of helping them retrieve their passports.

The alleged victims reportedly parted with the money believing that the accused had the necessary authority and connections to facilitate the retrieval of their travel documents and resolve their difficulties.

However, his alleged activities have landed him before the Adenta Circuit Court, where he is facing the consequences of the accusations.

The case has drawn attention to the vulnerability of Ghanaians living or stranded abroad and the need for citizens to verify the identities and official capacities of individuals claiming to offer assistance on behalf of government institutions.

The allegations against Prayer Victor Zenu are yet to be established in court. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.