Court remands retired fire officer in alleged GH¢303K fake GNFS recruitment scam

A 60-year-old retired fire officer has been remanded into custody by an Accra Circuit Court over allegations that he defrauded 60 prospective recruits of GH¢303,200 through a fraudulent Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) recruitment scheme.

The court heard that after receiving the money, Dorkenu allegedly issued appointment letters instructing the applicants to report to the Ghana National Fire Service Training School on July 23, 2026, to begin training.

Presenting the facts before the court, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyamekye said Dorkenu allegedly collected money from the applicants after claiming he could facilitate their enlistment into the Ghana National Fire Service through protocol arrangements.