A former political operative, Alfred Believe Ahiatsi, alleged to have once aligned himself with the erstwhile Nana Akufo-Addo administration, has been declared wanted after being implicated in a GH¢450,000 fraud case. He is accused of masterminding a fake luxury vehicle transaction that duped a businessman and is now on the run as police intensify efforts to arrest him.
The case, which has shocked many in Accra, began in December 2024 when Ahiatsi, posing as an “Honourable” with close government ties, teamed up with 49-year-old farmer, Djangmah Prince Francis, who introduced himself as a National Security operative. Together, they allegedly lured businessman Issaka Ndunia into believing that a black Toyota V8 Land Cruiser was available for sale.
Ahiatsi reportedly communicated directly with the complainant using MTN lines, sending photos of the vehicle through WhatsApp to cement the credibility of the deal. On December 20, 2024, he convinced the businessman to deliver GH¢450,000 in cash near the Jubilee House, claiming the vehicle was ready. The victim was then instructed to proceed to Dzorwulu to collect the car from another supposed contact, but upon arrival, the suspects had vanished, their phones switched off and the car non-existent.
The matter was reported to the Osu Police, sparking a lengthy investigation. Francis initially evaded police summons but was eventually arrested on September 19, 2025, at Somanya in the Yilo Krobo District. Investigations revealed that within four hours of the fraudulent deal, he received GH¢54,900 through mobile money transfers, believed to be his share of the proceeds. Prosecutors believe the duo are part of a larger fraud syndicate that specializes in tricking unsuspecting victims through bogus vehicle deals.
The case is being heard at the Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful. Francis, the first accused, was arraigned and remanded in custody to assist with investigations, though his plea has not yet been taken. Ahiatsi, however, remains at large. The charges brought against them include abetment of crime and defrauding by false pretence under the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The matter is scheduled to be re-arraigned before Circuit Court 10 in Accra on October 13, 2025, since Circuit Court 3 is currently on relief duty. Meanwhile, police have mounted a nationwide manhunt for Alfred Believe Ahiatsi, described as the mastermind of the fraudulent scheme. Authorities have appealed to the public to provide any information that could lead to his arrest.
Security analysts have described the case as a cautionary tale, highlighting how fraudsters exploit political connections and state institutions to gain the trust of unsuspecting victims. Law enforcement has urged citizens to exercise extreme caution in high-value transactions, particularly involving vehicles, to avoid falling prey to such sophisticated scams.
For now, the search for Ahiatsi continues as Francis remains behind bars awaiting his next court appearance, with investigators vowing to unravel the full extent of the syndicate’s operations.
