An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into police custody a 45-year-old woman, Faustina Foli, who allegedly defrauded an insurance officer of GH₵265,000. Foli, who is unemployed, is accused of deceiving the complainant by promising to secure a United States visa and three Canadian visas but failing to deliver. She has been charged with defrauding by false pretenses and has pleaded not guilty. The court, presided over by Mr.
Isaac Addo, rejected a bail application made by the defense counsel, Mr.
Chris Akummey, after the prosecution opposed it. The prosecution argued that Foli had previously jumped bail after being granted bail by the Weija Circuit Court. As a result, the court denied bail and ordered the prosecution to file their disclosures within two weeks. The case was adjourned to December 24, 2024. The prosecution also pointed out that Foli had committed the same offense while on bail, leading to her re-arrest. Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, who represented the prosecution, recounted that Foli and her lawyer had provided conflicting addresses and noted that the defendant had previously absconded while facing similar charges. In response, Mr.
Akummey, the defense counsel, requested the court to reconsider the bail application. He denied the accusation that Foli was Togolese, stating that she was a native of the Volta Region and had family members present in court. Mr.