Woman jailed 5 years for stealing GH₵81,060 from customers of GCB Bank using cloned cheques

A judge has called for banks and financial institutions to improve vigilance against ICT-based financial crimes, urging enhanced training for staff to prevent fraudulent transactions.

This came after Jessica Oforiwa, a 35-year-old caterer, was sentenced to five years in prison for stealing GH₵81,060 from GCB Bank customers using cloned cheques in 2022.

Oforiwa, along with accomplices who remain at large, used erased account details to forge cheques.

The judge stressed that protecting public trust and shareholders' interests is vital.

The case highlights the growing threat of financial fraud, with the prosecution calling for stricter sentences to deter similar crimes.