The Ghana Police Service has arrested ten people for allegedly creating fake online food delivery platforms used to defraud customers.

According to the Police, the arrests were carried out by the Cybercrime Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) after weeks of intelligence gathering.

They explained that the first six suspects Wonder Sakpiti, Sedinam Amaglo, Godsway Dunyo, Angela Agblemekpe, Mathew Aheto, and Fafali Amoah were arrested on 1st October 2025 at Sogakope during a targeted operation.

They noted that the suspects created fake websites and social media pages using the names of well-known food brands such as Papaye, Pizzaman, KFC, and Mawarko.

Victims who placed orders through these fake platforms were directed to make advance payments via mobile money but never received their food.

The Police indicated that, in some cases, the suspects gained unauthorised access to victims’ mobile money wallets and bank accounts after pretending to help them with payments, and later withdrew money from their accounts.

They mentioned that digital devices believed to have been used in the fraudulent activities were retrieved and are undergoing forensic examination.

The Police added that further investigations led to the arrest of the main suspect, Elijah Sotama Etse, also known as “Pop Smoke,” together with three others Elliot Sotama Atsu, Jethro Atsu, and Obed Selasi Agboli on 12th October 2025 at their hideout in Haatso, Accra. Twelve mobile phones were retrieved from them for examination.

They confirmed that all ten suspects are in custody and will be put before court today, Monday, 13th October 2025.

The Police are urging members of the public who may have fallen victim to the scam to report to the nearest police station to assist with ongoing investigations.

By: Jacob Aggrey