Joseph Agemba, an alleged National Security operative at the Jubilee House, has been remanded into police custody by an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding 46 individuals of GHC1,096,500 under the pretext of securing them employment in Ghana’s security services. Agemba, who is also a trader, is accused of failing to deliver on his promises.
In addition to the recruitment scam, Agemba allegedly collected money from two individuals, claiming he could secure them visas to the United States and Germany, but he failed to deliver. He also reportedly received funds from complainant Patience Solomon to secure her an auctioned vehicle, a promise he did not fulfill.
Agemba faces seven counts of defrauding by false pretense. The court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, did not take his plea as prosecutors informed the court that additional victims were coming forward with complaints. Chief Jonas Lawer, representing the prosecution, requested that Agemba be remanded to prevent interference with ongoing investigations. The court granted the request, setting December 27, 2024, for his next appearance.
According to the prosecution, the case began in November 2023 when Patience Solomon, an Immigration officer, was introduced to Agemba by her husband. Agemba, allegedly posing as a National Security operative with access to protocol slots, claimed he could facilitate enlistment into agencies such as the Ghana Police Service, Immigration, Prisons, Armed Forces, and Ghana Revenue Authority. The fees for these enlistments ranged between GHC7,000 and GHC22,000.
Trusting his claims, Solomon convinced acquaintances to participate, raising a total of GHC1,931,000 from 48 individuals for the purported enlistments. Additionally, Agemba collected GHC54,000 for the auctioned vehicle deal and GHC87,000 from two individuals for visa processing. None of these promises were fulfilled, prompting Solomon to report Agemba to the police, leading to his arrest.
Investigations into the case are ongoing as more victims come forward.
