28-Year-Old Lawyer Charged in Accra for Alleged $150,000 Real Estate Fraud Against US-Based Nurse

A 28-year-old lawyer, Magdalene Aba Amporful, has been formally charged with defrauding a United States-based nurse of a staggering $150,000. The legal professional stands accused of orchestrating a high-value real estate scam, where she allegedly represented herself as a facilitator for property acquisitions in Ghana. The case has sent ripples through the legal community, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by Ghanaians in the diaspora when seeking to invest in the local property market through trusted professionals, particularly those with legal credentials.

The details of the case reveal that the complainant, a nurse residing in the US, had entrusted Amporful with the substantial sum specifically for the purchase of real estate. Despite admitting to investigators that she had received the funds for the intended house purchase, the lawyer failed to provide any valid documentation or proof of the transactions. The situation came to a head when the nurse traveled to Ghana to verify the status of her investments, only to discover that the promised properties and their associated paperwork were non-existent, leading to a report being filed with the authorities.

In the subsequent legal proceedings, an Accra court has granted Magdalene Aba Amporful bail in the sum of GH¢100,000. As the judicial process unfolds, the court has officially scheduled a Case Management Conference for March 19, 2026. This timeline indicates a potentially prolonged legal battle ahead as the prosecution seeks to recover the funds and ensure justice for the victim. The case serves as a stern warning to investors to exercise rigorous due diligence, even when dealing with licensed legal practitioners in real estate transactions.