A Circuit Court in Dansoman has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of 40-year-old marketer Dorcas Atsu Tetteh after she repeatedly failed to appear in court to answer fraud charges.
Presiding over the case, Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit granted the prosecution’s request for the warrant after Tetteh ignored three consecutive court summons—on January 8, February 10, and March 3, 2025.
Tetteh is facing charges of defrauding by false pretenses under Section 131 of the Criminal Code 1960 (Act 29). According to Chief Inspector Emelia Mensah, who is leading the prosecution, Tetteh allegedly swindled multiple individuals by promising them lucrative business deals. However, after collecting their money, she reportedly failed to deliver on her promises and became untraceable.
With her continued absence in court, the judge has directed law enforcement to apprehend Tetteh and ensure she appears before the court by March 28, 2025.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on her whereabouts to assist in her swift arrest and prosecution.
Case Background
According to the prosecution, the complainant, Levina Tamakloe, an unemployed resident of Ablekuma had expressed interest in traveling to the United States of America.
Through a witness, she obtained the contact of the accused, who introduced herself as the owner of JAH Travel and Tour Co. Ltd., located at Dodowa.
Dorcas Tetteh allegedly promised to secure a USA visa and other travel documents for Levina Tamakloe within six months, demanding GH¢66,000 for the service.
The complainant transferred the amount to Tetteh’s Fidelity Bank account (1060190468319).
However, after months of unfulfilled promises, Levina Tamakloe reported the matter to the police, leading to Dorcas Tetteh’s arrest.
During investigations, Dorcas Tetteh admitted to the offence and refunded GH¢10,000 – pledging to pay the remaining amount within a week – a promise she failed to keep.
Dorcas Tetteh was subsequently charged and scheduled to appear before the court, but her repeated absence led to the issuance of the bench warrant. Authorities are now working to ensure her arrest so the case can proceed.
