River Park Estate fraud: Police to prosecute foreign nationals for forgery, impersonation
Police
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Nigeria Police Force has officially concluded its investigation into a high-profile corporate fraud case implicating three Ghanaian nationals—Samuel Esson Jonah, Kojo Mensah Ansah, and Victor Quainoo—and their Nigerian accomplice, Abu Arome.
The suspects stand accused of orchestrating a sophisticated conspiracy to fraudulently take control of JonahCapital Nigeria Limited and its associated interests in Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited and River Park Estate.
A statement on Friday by the Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that in-depth probe revealed that the accused illegally increased the company’s share capital and allocated 99 million shares to themselves through the use of falsified documents and forged signatures.
Additionally, they falsely represented themselves as Nigerian citizens to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to facilitate their fraudulent takeover.
Contrary to some media reports, the Nigeria Police clarified that “the suspects have not been exonerated by any panel of the Nigeria Police.”
Despite multiple invitations to cooperate with the investigation, the suspects have refused to appear. Instead, they have launched smear campaigns against the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the investigating officers, alongside filing baseless legal actions against the Police Force.
“The Ghanaian High Commission has been notified in line with diplomatic protocols and the Police Force will now proceed with prosecution of the suspects for offenses bothering on corporate fraud, forgery, criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and obstruction of justice,” the statement reads.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun restated the commitment of the NPF to due process, transparency, and the protection of legitimate business interests.
“Foreign Investors are hereby encouraged to continually tap into the wide range of investment opportunities available in Nigeria, respect the rule of law, and promote diplomatic ties, as NPF has taken bold steps to ensure investments are always protected towards achieving economic growth and recovery,” the statement established.
