Lawyer ready to defend Ex-NPP Parliamentary Candidate in tax fraud case

During court proceedings on Monday, February 3, 2025, Amoah’s legal counsel formally entered his representation, asserting that his client was not in the country when the investigation commenced, emphasizing his client’s willingness to prove his innocence.

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Collins Amoah, a former parliamentary aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is currently facing legal proceedings at the Accra Circuit Court over allegations of defrauding a businessman of GH¢800,000. 

During court proceedings on Monday, February 3, 2025, Amoah’s legal counsel formally entered his representation, asserting that his client was not in the country when the investigation commenced, emphasizing his client’s willingness to prove his innocence.

A bench warrant had been issued for Amoah’s arrest on January 29, 2025, by presiding judge Susana Eduful. He is being prosecuted alongside Solomon Okuley, a 51-year-old trader, who has been charged with defrauding by pretenses.

He told the court on Monday that Amoah had never been contacted by the police for questioning.

The defense lawyer described Amoah as a law-abiding citizen who is prepared to cooperate fully with the legal process to clear his name.

Responding to these claims, Chief Inspector Teye Okuffo, representing the prosecution, requested additional time to review the case file. However, Judge Eduful questioned why the case had been filed before the prosecution had thoroughly examined the docket.

The case has been adjourned to February 19, 2025.

Case Background

According to the prosecution, Amoah and Okuley allegedly deceived a businessman into parting with GH¢800,000 under the pretense that they could leverage their political influence to clear his tax obligations with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

Chief Inspector Okuffo explained that in June 2024, the complainant met the two accused individuals, who convinced him to entrust them with the funds, promising to use their political connections to settle his outstanding tax debt.

Believing their assurances, the complainant, identified as Ababio, handed over the money in the presence of witnesses, expecting the issue to be resolved.

However, after receiving the funds, the accused allegedly failed to fulfill their promise and began avoiding contact with Ababio.

After months of unsuccessful attempts to reclaim his money, Ababio filed a police report on December 28, 2024. On that same day, authorities arrested Okuley.