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Famous Ghanaian actor Koo Fori, whose real name is Samuel Seth Kwabena Kyere Karikari, has pleaded not guilty to charges of scamming a Ghanaian citizen residing in the United States out of $50,000.
He appeared in court at the Dansoman Circuit Court on Monday, May 12, after being arrested by the Accra Central Police Command the previous Friday, May 9.
The actor, best known for his role in the Efiewura television series, faces a charge of defrauding by false pretence. He was granted bail set at ₵320,000, backed by three sureties, according to a report.
Law enforcement sources indicate that the funds were obtained from a Ghanaian living in California, under the guise of supporting what was described as a legitimate investment venture.
Reports indicate that Koo Fori backtracked on the agreement soon after receiving the funds and subsequently cut off communication.
After multiple unsuccessful attempts to retrieve the funds, the victim formally reported the matter to authorities.
Subsequent investigations uncovered that not only had the actor failed to repay the amount in question, but he also ignored a summons requiring his presence at the Dansoman District Court on April 17. His failure to comply led to the issuance of a bench warrant for his arrest.
