Achimota: An Achimota District Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of General Constable Samuel Appiah with Service Number 58577 for allegedly defrauding by false pretenses. Appiah is alleged to have hoodwinked some 197 prospective applicants in a security service recruitment scam last year.

According to Ghana News Agency, the warrant was issued on 13th May 2025 and signed by Mr. Prince Osei Owusu, the presiding Judge of the court. It commands the apprehension of Constable Appiah of the National Formed Police Unit, Tesano-Accra, to appear before the District Court.

The facts indicate that complainant Sylvester Kofi Akudeka reported a case on the 5th of December 2024, accusing Constable Appiah of defrauding by false pretense. Appiah allegedly collected GHC1.6 million from 197 individuals, comprising young men and women, under the guise of helping them secure recruitment into various security services.

Investigations have progressed to a stage where Constable Appiah's presence is required at Lapaz Police Station to assist further in the probe, as stated in a communication signed by Superintendent Mr. Isaac Ocansey, District Commander, Tesano District, Accra. Appiah's current whereabouts are unknown, and the public is urged to provide any information that could lead to his arrest.