Police officer allegedly linked to top businessman’s ‘dirty works’ unmasked

A police officer, Douglas Kwaku Addy, is under investigation. He is accused of carrying out illegal activities for businessman Nana Kwadwo Adjei. These include bribery and unlawful arrests.

Police sources claim Addy helped secure bribes for senior officers. This includes Superintendent Joseph Benefo Dankwah, who issued an arrest warrant against Karen Baaba Sam. The charges were related to "unlawful child removal" from the Achimota District Court.

Further allegations suggest that lower court judges also received bribes. These judges were involved in a domestic violence and child custody case between Ms. Baaba Sam and Adjei. In response, Ms. Baaba Sam filed a motion to nullify the arrest warrant.

She argues that the warrant was fraudulently obtained. It was issued on January 20, 2025, and later shared on social media. The warrant claimed she was wanted for assisting in the alleged unlawful removal of her child.

The warrant described Ms. Baaba Sam as 29 years old and 5 feet 6 inches tall. It noted her fair complexion, slim build, and a tattoo on her right breast. It suggested she might be hiding in East Legon or other areas.

In an affidavit, Ms. Baaba Sam states that the warrant was improperly published without a legitimate court order. Her legal team found no record of it during a court search. Later, the Registrar claimed he had "discovered" new information about the warrant.

Ms. Baaba Sam alleges that Detective Inspector Samuel Sakyi procured the warrant through bribery for Nana Adjei's benefit. She is legally keeping her daughter under an interim protection order from December 23, 2024, due to alleged abuse by Adjei.

She has urged the court to set aside the warrant and hold those responsible accountable. The custody dispute involves ongoing cases in both Circuit Court and Family Division of District Court in Accra.

On December 13, 2024, the District Court ordered a Christmas vacation arrangement between both parents. However, after this visit, Ms. Baaba Sam claims her daughter suffered abuse from Adjei.

This led her to seek protection orders from the Circuit Court again on December 23, which are still active today. Adjei allegedly attempted to challenge this order at the High Court but faced a counter-challenge at the Supreme Court.

Ms. Baaba Sam accuses Adjei of using police officers and judicial officials to harass her with fraudulent tactics instead of respecting court processes. This case has sparked public outrage after she shared her experience with domestic abuse online.

Social media users have shown support for Ms. Baaba Sam while condemning law enforcement's actions against victims of abuse. Media personality Bridget Otoo criticized how police treated her as a fugitive instead of protecting her as a victim.

Another advocate praised Ms. Baaba Sam’s bravery in speaking out about domestic violence issues in society today: “It takes incredible strength to speak openly about something so personal.”

The unfolding case raises serious concerns about corruption within law enforcement and judiciary handling of domestic violence cases in Ghana.

Public pressure is mounting for investigations into all officials linked to this fraudulent warrant issue.
For now, Karen Baaba Sam continues legal proceedings to clear her name and protect her child from further harm.