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Alhassan Sayibu, a 28-year-old motor fitter from Yendi in the Northern Region, has been sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding a woman, Tabal-Tuo Vida, of GH₵5,000 and for sexual assault. The case involved a fake money-doubling scheme, in which Sayibu posted a video on Facebook claiming he could double money, drawing Vida’s interest.
Vida, a hairdresser from Damongo in the Savannah Region, contacted Sayibu, who convinced her to send GH₵2,000 for “herbs” required for the ritual. Upon visiting Yendi, she was introduced to an accomplice posing as a “godfather.” In addition to requesting more money, Sayibu allegedly coerced her into sexual relations as part of the so-called ritual.
Sayibu then gave Vida a parcel, instructing her not to open it until directed. When she later opened it, she found only lotto papers. Vida reported the incident to the police, leading to Sayibu’s arrest.
The Yendi Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Ebenezer Kweku Ansah, found Sayibu guilty, sentencing him to five years with hard labor.
In a separate case, Alhassan Osman, a car conductor, received a one-year prison sentence for escaping police custody after a prior detention but was later recaptured in Bimbilla.
