Three Ghanaian nationals—Samuel Esson Jonah, Kojo Mensah Ansah, and Victor Quainoo—alongside a Nigerian accomplice, have all been rounded-up after the Nigeria Police Force completed its probe into a major corporate fraud case.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police and Force Public Relations Officer made this disclosure in an official statement made available to journalists. The statement accused the group of orchestrating an elaborate scheme to unlawfully take over Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and its stakes in Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited and River Park Estate.
It was stated that the suspects made use of fraudulent documents and falsified signatures to increase the company’s share capital and assigned 99 million shares to themselves.
“They also misrepresented themselves as Nigerian citizens to the Corporate Affairs Commission to advance their illicit activities,” the statement read.
“Contrary to claims in some media circles, the suspects have not been exonerated by any panel of the Nigeria Police. Despite multiple invitations which they have refused to honor, they have instead resorted to launching smear campaigns against the person and office of the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the investigating officers, and also filing baseless legal actions against the Police Force.
“The Ghanaian High Commission has been notified in line with diplomatic protocols, and the Police Force will now proceed with prosecution of the suspects for offenses involving corporate fraud, forgery, criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and obstruction of justice,” the statement added.
The Force PPRO stated that committed of Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police to due process, transparency, and the protection of legitimate business interests, while also encouraging legitimate foreign investors to take advantage of diverse investment opportunities available in the country, respect the rule of law, and promote diplomatic ties, as NPF has taken bold steps to ensure investments are always protected towards achieving economic growth and recovery.
