Accra, May 13, 2025 – Veteran Ghanaian comic actor Koo Fori, known in real life as Samuel Seth Kwabena Kyere Karikari, has pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding a US-based Ghanaian of $50,000 under false pretences.
The popular “Efiewura” TV series star was arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court on Monday, May 12, days after his arrest by the Accra Central Police Command on Friday, May 9.
Koo Fori has been charged with defrauding under false pretences and was granted bail of GH₵320,000 with three sureties.
According to police reports, the actor allegedly took $50,000 from a Ghanaian resident in California, claiming he could facilitate a legitimate investment deal. However, after receiving the money, he reportedly failed to deliver on his promises and subsequently went into hiding.
The unnamed victim, frustrated after multiple failed attempts to retrieve the funds, lodged a complaint with law enforcement, prompting investigations that led to the actor’s arrest.
Authorities further revealed that Koo Fori ignored a summons to appear before the Dansoman District Court on April 17, 2025, prompting the court to issue a bench warrant for his arrest.
The case has since sparked public attention, especially due to Koo Fori’s long-standing popularity in Ghana’s entertainment industry. Legal proceedings are expected to continue as investigations unfold.
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