Ghana Police Arrest Suspected Romance Scammer Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng for Fraud and Blackmail

The Ghana Police Service has arrested and successfully sought the remand of Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a suspected romance scammer accused of defrauding multiple women through elaborate marriage schemes and blackmail. Kwarteng was arraigned in an Accra court alongside his wife, Sally Akosua Amoasah, on charges including conspiracy to commit crime, defrauding by false pretenses, and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. While Kwarteng has been remanded in police custody until August 6, 2026, his wife was granted bail by the court as investigations into their activities continue.

According to preliminary investigations, Kwarteng's modus operandi involved posing as a pastor on the social media platform Instagram. He allegedly targeted women by claiming he had received divine revelations that they were his destined wives. To further cement this trust, Kwarteng went to great lengths to appear legitimate, including meeting the victims' families and presenting them with promise rings. Once a level of intimacy was established, he would obtain private images of the women, which he allegedly used later to blackmail them for money if they attempted to withdraw from the relationship or questioned his motives.

Beyond emotional manipulation, the suspect is also accused of operating a fraudulent business scheme to further exploit his victims. Kwarteng allegedly introduced several women to a non-existent car tyre investment business, convincing them to part with substantial sums of money under the guise of high-yield returns. The scale of the operation is significant, with police identifying at least seven victims who have come forward so far, documenting offenses that date back as far as 2021. His wife, Sally Akosua Amoasah, has been specifically implicated for her alleged role in threatening victims to ensure their silence and cooperation.

The Ghana Police Service has issued a public appeal for any other individuals who may have fallen victim to Kwarteng's schemes to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officials emphasized that this case highlights the growing dangers of digital romance fraud and the misuse of religious authority to exploit vulnerable individuals. The suspect will remain in custody for the next several months as the prosecution builds its case for the scheduled court appearance in August 2026, marking a significant step in the state's crackdown on cyber-enabled financial and emotional crimes.