The prosecution said the complainants, as part of their commitment, made an initial deposit of GHC80,000 to John whiles he (John) mobilised the rest of the money the following day.
The prosecutor said on August 4, 2023, John called the complainants to inform them of the change of venue from Achimota Mall to Tantra Hills in Accra.
The prosecution said the complainants went to a spot at Tanta Hills, near Our Lady of Assumption School.
The prosecution said as soon as the said John left the scene, a Toyota Landcruiser with registration GR 1853-23 arrived and parked in front of “Wash n Go” laundry, where Ernest Amankwah was seen wearing a police uniform and armed with an AK47 rifle alongside Stephen Adu.
The prosecutor said Anim and Adocta alighted from the vehicle and immediately accused the complainants of engaging in illegal foreign exchange transactions.
The Prosecutor said five of the accused persons marched the two complainants into the vehicle.
The prosecution said Adocta claimed the money was not genuine, thus the complainants should either contact a bank or forex bureau for confirmation.
