Ghana Police Service Arrests 10 Suspects in Fake Food Delivery Scam

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The Ghana Police Service, through the Cybercrime Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has arrested 10 suspects for allegedly creating fake online food delivery platforms to defraud unsuspecting customers. The suspects, comprising 7 males and 3 females, were arrested during a targeted operation in the Volta Region on October 1, 2025. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had created fake websites and social media pages impersonating well-known food brands and directed victims to make advance payments via mobile money, resulting in losses for the unsuspecting customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • 10 suspects, including 7 males and 3 females, were arrested for allegedly creating fake online food delivery platforms to defraud unsuspecting customers.
  • The suspects were arrested during a targeted operation conducted on October 1, 2025, in the Volta Region.
  • Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had created fake websites and social media pages impersonating 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, resulting in losses for the unsuspecting customers.
  • Further investigations indicated that the suspects gained unauthorized access to victims' mobile money wallets and bank accounts under the guise of assisting them with payments and subsequently withdrew the funds.
  • Digital devices believed to have been used in the fraudulent activities were retrieved and are undergoing forensic examination.
  • Twelve mobile phones were retrieved from the suspects and are being preserved for forensic examination.
  • All 10 suspects are currently in police custody and will be put before court on Monday, October 13.
  • The Ghana Police Service urged members of the public, who may have fallen victim to the fraudulent scheme, to report to the nearest police station to assist ongoing investigations.

Statistics:

  • 2 suspects, including the syndicate leader Elijah Sotama Etse alias Pop Smoke, were arrested at their hideout in Accra on October 12, 2025.
  • 3 suspects were arrested in the Volta Region on October 1, 2025, bringing the total number of arrests to 7.
  • 12 mobile phones were retrieved from the suspects and are being preserved for forensic examination.
  • The suspects are believed to have defrauded several victims through the fake online food delivery platforms.
  • The Ghana Police Service has urged the public to report any cases of similar frauds to the nearest police station.

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency, "Ghana Police Service arrests 10 suspects for defrauding Ghanaians via fake online food delivery platforms," 13 October 2025.