In a recent development, Jewel Ocquaye Prempeh, a queen mother of the Ayite Kortor Community, has found herself entangled in legal troubles once again. This time, she appeared before an Accra Circuit Court, facing charges of recruitment fraud.
The allegations against Jewel are quite serious. In the first case, she stands accused of defrauding 15 applicants to the tune of GHS107,000. These individuals were led to believe that they were being enlisted in various State Security Agencies, including COCOBOD, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Forestry Commission, and the Narcotics Control Commission. Similarly, in the second case, she is alleged to have collected GHS52,000 from four applicants under false pretenses of securing positions in the Bank of Ghana, Forestry Commission, COCOBOD, and State Security Agencies.
Despite denying the charges, Jewel has been granted bail in the sums of GHS150,000 and GHS50,000 for the two separate cases. However, she is expected to reappear before the court on March 14, and her legal representation remains unclear at this time.
This is not the first time Jewel has faced such accusations. In a previous case on January 30, 2024, she was implicated in an alleged enlistment fraud involving GHS93,000.
According to the prosecution led by Chief Inspector John Gohoho, the complainant in the first case was Mohammed Ziblim, a supervisor at Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. It was revealed that Jewel had promised openings in various government agencies and claimed to have connections within high-profile offices.
The modus operandi involved collecting significant sums of money from the applicants under the guise of facilitating their employment. However, despite these assurances, Jewel allegedly failed to deliver on her promises, leading to the involvement of law enforcement.
In light of these troubling allegations, it is imperative that due process takes its course. The legal system will need to thoroughly investigate these claims to ensure justice for the affected individuals. Furthermore, it serves as a reminder for individuals to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of any recruitment offers they may encounter.
As the case unfolds, it will be essential to monitor the proceedings and await the final judgment. The implications of such fraudulent activities can have far-reaching consequences, and it is crucial for accountability to be upheld.
The gravity of these allegations underscores the importance of ethical conduct and integrity, particularly in matters concerning employment and recruitment. It is a stark reminder of the potential repercussions of engaging in fraudulent practices and the impact it can have on unsuspecting individuals seeking legitimate opportunities.
As we await further developments in this case, it is essential to uphold the principles of transparency and fairness in all professional dealings. The outcome of this legal process will undoubtedly carry significant weight in shaping perceptions of ethical conduct within recruitment practices.
-source GNA |curated by Aisha Yakubu | Ghana Crimes
