Former Police Constable Facing Murder Trial Allegedly Joins Pakistani National to Defraud Ghanaian Citizen
A former Police Constable, Adjei Shaibu, who is currently facing a murder trial at the Sekondi High Court in the Western Region, is suspected of participating in a joint fraudulent act with a foreign national.
It is reported that Adjei Shaibu joined forces with three Pakistani nationals to defraud a Ghanaian businessman, David Ainoo, in the capital city of Ghana.
Adjei Shaibu, a Ghanaian currently employed as a private security guard at Verna Mineral Water Company in Kumasi, allegedly collaborated with Adnan Ahmad, Abdul, and another unidentified individual of Pakistani nationality. The former constable is said to be a close friend of Mr. David Ainoo, who is a businessman in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
Reportedly, Adjei Shaibu informed David Ainoo that the Pakistani national is involved in selling and purchasing vehicles with a two-year installment payment plan. Shaibu arranged for Ainoo to meet the Pakistani nationals to discuss the availability of a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GW2255-23, valued at 60,000 US Dollars. Shaibu even claimed that he had purchased a vehicle from them and was using it for Uber.
A 40%-part payment of 7,200 US dollars (equivalent to GH¢ 90,000.00) was made by Ainoo before the vehicle was handed over to him, and the remaining balance was to be spread monthly starting from 9th March 2023 to 9th March 2025. The sale agreement included a one-month warranty, after which the “Vendor” had no liability for any damage or fault on the vehicle.
Adjei Shaibu’s Statement
After two weeks of purchase, the vehicle reportedly experienced engine problems, and Ainoo had to pay GH¢59,000 for repairs. Following the repairs, the Pakistani national and Shaibu asked Ainoo to return the car to them so they could verify the repairs.
However, Ainoo had installed a tracker in the car to monitor its movement, which he informed Shaibu about.
V8 Registration & Cash Deposit Receipt
On February 12, 2024, the Pakistani national, along with Shaibu, drove off with the car without returning. Ainoo also claimed that Shaibu informed the Pakistani national about the tracker, which was later disconnected.
The sale agreement was signed by “STAR DARUSSALAM COMPANY LIMITED” as the “Vendor,” represented by Adnan Ahmad, and Mr. David Ainoo as the “Purchaser.” The agreement stipulated that the registration documents would be kept with the vendor until the final payment was made. Additionally, it was agreed that in case of default in payment, a $500 penalty would apply to the initial amount of the vehicle.
Purchased V8 Land Cruiser
Ainoo further lamented that the Pakistani nationals, in collaboration with Shaibu, demanded the remaining payment to release the car, which was against the terms of the agreement after taking the repaired vehicle.
The fraudulent act has been reported to the Ghana Police Service, and investigations are ongoing to address the situation.
Adjei Shaibu stated in his written statement that he is a friend of the complainant and the guarantor of the V8 Land Cruiser purchased from the suspect.
He emphasized that he signed the contract after it was prepared and that payments were made at the suspect’s office in Weija as per the agreements between both parties.
Shaibu further stated that after four months, the complainant informed him that the suspect had invited the complainant to bring the purchased V8 Land Cruiser for inspection. Subsequently, after the suspect took the car from the complainant, he demanded his money back.
DVLA Documentation
In no uncertain terms, Shaibu, now a coordinator, clarified in his written statement that the suspect, Adnan, did not comply with him to return the vehicle, citing the complainant’s breach of the contract agreement.
Story: Benjamin Bray
