The Police have revealed they are waiting for a medical report to confirm the gender of an accused person, Christabel Suphar Sarkodie Tuffour, in an ongoing fraud case.
Christabel, who faces five counts of defrauding by false pretences, has been granted bail of GHC500,000 with three sureties, one to be justified.
The uncertainty surrounding her gender arose after it was discovered that she had, in some cases, posed as a man and, in others, as a woman.
Following her refusal to undergo a physical examination by the Police, the court ordered her to be sent to a hospital for the necessary medical evaluation.
The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Ramatu Asumah, stated that Christabel allegedly defrauded 15 individuals of a total of £42,889, €8,500, $5,000, and GHC230,000. She promised to assist her victims in securing visas to Germany and Canada.
Christabel, a radiologist, claimed she handed the money to an accomplice, Ebenezer, who denied receiving any funds.
The prosecution revealed that Christabel had fabricated a history of working with the German Immigration Service in Frankfurt to bolster her credibility.
The victims, mainly young people seeking opportunities abroad, were introduced to Christabel by Ebenezer. Some transferred money into her bank account, while others paid her in person during meetings at locations such as Osu and Lancaster Hotel.
Christabel also orchestrated a fake marriage at the La Nkwantang District Court, claiming it would aid her in securing a spousal visa for Germany.
Her deception came to light after her arrest, during which she admitted in a caution statement to handing over the funds to Ebenezer. However, Ebenezer denied any involvement.
The case remains under investigation as the Police await the medical report to proceed with the prosecution of other related cases.
