Businessman remanded in custody over alleged GH¢289,600 visa fraud

Faisal Moro, a businessman, has been remanded in custody by the Adenta Circuit Court over an alleged GH¢289,600 visa fraud case.

Moro is accused of collecting the aforementioned amount to secure German visas for several individuals.

However, the visas were later found to be counterfeit when two of the victims attempted to use them at the airport for international travel.

Facing charges of defrauding by false pretenses, Moro has pleaded not guilty. In court, he stated, “I am trying to resolve the issue for the complainants to travel abroad, but I have not been given the chance.”

Presided over by Sedinam Awo Kwadam, the court has instructed the police to verify Moro’s residence and sureties for bail consideration. The case has been adjourned to June 11, 2024.

Chief Inspector Anim Darko, leading the prosecution, revealed that the complainant, Peter Kwabena Addai, introduced Moro to his friend, Appiah Kubi, as an agent who had successfully obtained visas for many individuals.

Addai subsequently approached Moro, who agreed to assist and received seven passports to initiate the visa process.

On April 9, 2024, Moro returned two passports with visas, claiming they were ready for travel on April 13, 2024. Consequently, GH¢289,600 was deposited into Moro’s Cal Bank account.

Accompanying the two individuals to the airport on April 13, 2024, Moro attempted to facilitate their travel to Spain and Germany via Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom.

However, their visas and tickets were found to be fraudulent during the check-in process, resulting in the denial of travel permission.

Moro reportedly admitted to the offense in his caution statement to the police.