Police To Prosecute Foreigners Indicted In Abuja Estate Ownership Fraud

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has concluded its investigations into the high-profile case of alleged corporate fraud involving three Ghanaian nationals—Samuel Esson Jonah, Kojo Mensah Ansah, and Victor Quainoo—and a Nigerian accomplice, Abu Arome, in the ownership tussle of River Park Estate in Abuja.

Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the investigation into the case, which has lingered for about one year now.

The Force PRO said the suspects were being accused of orchestrating a sophisticated conspiracy to fraudulently assume control of JonahCapital Nigeria Limited and its interests in Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited and River Park Estate.

According to the Police spokesman, “in-depth investigations revealed that the suspects had illegally increased the company’s share capital and allocated 99 million shares to themselves using falsified documents and forged signatures, also falsely presenting themselves as Nigerian citizens to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to facilitate their fraudulent activities.”

The police further stated that, “contrary to claims in some media circles, the suspects have not been exonerated by any panel of the Nigeria Police. Despite multiple invitations which they have refused to honor, they have instead resulted to launching smear campaigns against the person and office of the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force and the investigating officers, and also filing of baseless legal actions against the Police Force.

“The Ghanaian High Commission has been notified in line with diplomatic protocols and the Police Force will now proceed with prosecution of the suspects for offenses bothering on corporate fraud, forgery, criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and obstruction of justice.”

Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to due process, transparency, and the protection of legitimate business interests.

“Foreign investors are hereby encouraged to continually tap into the wide range of investment opportunities available in Nigeria, respect the rule of law, and promote diplomatic ties, as NPF has taken bold steps to ensure investments are always protected towards achieving economic growth and recovery,” the Force PRO added.