The Nigeria Police Force has completed a thorough investigation into a high-profile case of multi-billion naira corporate fraud involving three Ghanaian nationals—Samuel Jonah, Kojo Ansah, and Victor Quainoo—as well as their Nigerian accomplice, Abu Arome.
According to a statement released on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the suspects are set to face prosecution for allegedly orchestrating a complex and calculated scheme to fraudulently seize control of Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited. The conspiracy also targeted the company’s stakes in two other entities: Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited and River Park Estate.
The police allege that the accused employed a range of criminal tactics, including the use of forged documents, counterfeit signatures, and fraudulent declarations of Nigerian citizenship, all of which were submitted to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in a bid to facilitate their unlawful activities.
ACP Adejobi stated, “The suspects are being accused of orchestrating a sophisticated conspiracy to fraudulently assume control of Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and its interests in Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited and River Park Estate.
In-depth investigations revealed that they illegally increased the company’s share capital and allocated 99 million shares to themselves using forged signatures and falsified documents. Additionally, they falsely presented themselves as Nigerian citizens before the CAC to legitimize their fraudulent claims.”
He further clarified that, contrary to misleading narratives being circulated in certain sections of the media, no investigative panel within the Nigeria Police Force has exonerated the suspects. On the contrary, the accused individuals have reportedly refused to honor multiple official invitations extended to them during the course of the investigation.
Instead of cooperating with law enforcement, Adejobi alleged, the suspects have launched coordinated smear campaigns targeting the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the officers directly handling the case. They are also said to have filed frivolous lawsuits, apparently aimed at obstructing the investigation and delaying the judicial process.
In line with international diplomatic norms, the Ghanaian High Commission in Nigeria has been formally notified of the situation and the charges pending against their nationals.
ACP Adejobi added, “Contrary to claims in some media circles, the suspects have not been exonerated by any panel of the Nigeria Police. Despite multiple invitations that they have refused to honour, they have instead launched smear campaigns against the person and office of the IGP, the NPF, and the investigating officers. They have also filed baseless legal actions against the Force in an attempt to frustrate the investigation.
“The Ghanaian High Commission has been informed through the appropriate diplomatic channels, and the Police will proceed with the prosecution of the suspects for charges including corporate fraud, forgery, criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and obstruction of justice.”
The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing justice in this matter and ensuring that individuals involved in complex financial crimes are held accountable under the law.