Soldier In Court Over Alleged GH¢723k Recruitment Scam

Dansoman Circuit Court

A 38-year-old soldier, Staff Sergeant Clement Ayomah, faced the Dansoman Circuit Court. He is accused of defrauding 75 people. The total amount involved is GH¢723,000.00. Ayomah allegedly promised to help them enlist in security services.

Currently, he is in custody of the Ghana Military Police. He pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud. This is under Section 131(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

Ayomah appeared in military camouflage before Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit. The prosecution was led by Chief Inspector Wonder. They stated that Ayomah approached Police Officer Gilbert Gli in September 2021.

He claimed he could help recruit individuals into security services. Gli gathered 75 interested persons who paid him money for this service. He then forwarded the payments to Ayomah.

Despite receiving full payment, Ayomah did not fulfill his promise. None of the individuals were enlisted as promised. After repeated demands, he refunded GH¢155,000.00 but still owes over GH¢568,000.00.

Gli filed a complaint with the Accra Regional CID. This led to Ayomah’s arrest by the Military Police Command.

In court, Ayomah's lawyer requested bail for him. The lawyer argued that he is not a flight risk and is a witness in another case at Burma Camp scheduled for April 11, 2025.

The court heard that he would testify against another person involved in this matter. The prosecution did not oppose the bail request.

However, the judge set bail at GH¢600,000.00 with three sureties required. One surety must provide title deeds equal to the bail amount.

The judge ordered that Ayomah remain with military police until bail conditions are met. The case has been adjourned to May 28, 2025.