Nurse Faces Court Over Alleged GH¢257,000 UK Visa Scam
The accused allegedly collected GH¢257,000 from a trader by promising a UK visa and Certificate of Sponsorship that never materialized
- 34-year-old nurse, is accused of defrauding a trader of GH¢257,000 by promising a UK visa
- The Accra Circuit Court granted him GH¢150,000 bail with two sureties
- The complainant discovered the scam after the UK Embassy rejected her visa application
A 34-year-old male nurse, Justice Kofi Boateng, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court accused of defrauding a trader of GH¢257,000 under the pretext of securing a United Kingdom visa.
Boateng pleaded not guilty to charges of obtaining money by false pretences. The court granted him GH¢150,000 bail with two sureties, one of whom must be justified. He was also ordered to deposit all travel documents, including his passport, with the court and report to the police every two weeks. The case has been adjourned to March 24, 2026.
According to court records, the complainant, Beatrice Asante, a trader from Amasaman, sought to travel to the UK and, through a contact in the UK, was introduced to Boateng.
He allegedly claimed to be the Director of JB Travel and Tour, a company he said had successfully secured UK visas for students and nurses with permanent residency. He further promised access to a UK Certificate of Sponsorship and a five-year work visa for GH¢280,000 per applicant.
Convinced by his representations, Asante paid GH¢250,000 into a Fidelity Bank account provided by Boateng. Weeks later, the accused allegedly demanded an additional GH¢7,000 for a UK residence permit, which she paid via MTN Mobile Money. Shortly after, she received an email from the UK Embassy informing her that her visa application had been refused, missing the promised Certificate of Sponsorship.
The complainant subsequently reported the matter to police, leading to Boateng’s arrest. In his caution statement, he admitted collecting a total of GH¢257,000 for the alleged visa services.
Prosecutor Inspector Frederick Asare opposed bail, claiming Boateng had no fixed address and was a student nurse, while defense counsel highlighted that he is a professional nurse with a stable residence, married with children, and had willing sureties.
