"Enemies go shame": Koo Fori breaks silence after arrest over alleged $50k fraud

Koo Fori Released From Jail After Alleged $50k Fraud

Koo Fori has been released from police custody. He was arrested on Friday, May 10, 2025. The arrest was related to an alleged $50k fraud case.

The Efiewura TV series actor made his first public appearance in a video. In the video, he mentioned he would address the situation at the right time. His remarks received mixed reactions from Ghanaians on social media.

In a TikTok video shared by Nana Tonardo, Koo Fori appeared cheerful. He attended a pre-lunch party for Peekak Sardine at Bryt TV, where he works as general manager. He interacted with Tonardo and briefly spoke about the controversy.

Koo Fori did not provide details about his arrest or the fraud allegations. However, he assured that he would share his side of the story later.

News of Koo Fori's arrest surfaced on May 9, 2025. Atinka TV posted a video showing him being escorted by police in handcuffs. Reports claim he defrauded a US-based Ghanaian businessman of $50k.

It is alleged that Koo Fori accepted money for a legitimate investment but failed to deliver. Some reports suggest he intended to use the funds to buy land instead.

After collecting the money, Koo Fori reportedly went into hiding. The victim reported the fraud after unsuccessful attempts to recover their funds. Koo Fori also ignored a court summons regarding repayment and faced a bench warrant for his arrest.

He was initially scheduled to appear in court on May 9 but had his appearance postponed to May 12, 2025.

Social media users reacted to Koo Fori's comments after his release. One user expressed shock and disappointment but was glad to see him again. Another suggested that Koo Fori had done nothing wrong.

Some comments urged him to repay the money owed while others criticized him for not feeling ashamed of his actions.

Earlier news reported that Deborah Seyram Adablah received a 45-day prison sentence for contempt charges related to her affair with her former boss. She turned herself in after authorities issued a bench warrant for her arrest.