Mr & Mrs. Pastor Dr. Jacob Ahenkorah and Ruth Ahenkorah
• Pastor and Wife Accused in Visa Scam
In a troubling case of alleged fraud, Jacob Ahenkorah, the head pastor of the Kisseman Branch of the Apostolic Church, and his wife Ruth Ahenkorah, stand accused of defrauding numerous Ghanaian youth under the guise of facilitating overseas travel opportunities.
Philip Leroy, one of the victims, has come forward to share his harrowing experience, detailing how he fell victim to the deceptive schemes of the Ahenkorahs. Leroy recounts his initial contact with Anointed Travel and Tours, where he sought assistance in obtaining an Australian work visa for a cruise ship job offer advertised by the agency.
According to Leroy, he was charged a staggering GHS90,000.00, inclusive of a ticket, for the purported visa. Additionally, he paid an extra GHS10,000.00 for a sponsorship visa for his brother, bringing the total amount to GHS100,000.00. Despite making an initial deposit of GHS40,000.00 on December 21, 2022, Leroy soon discovered the devastating truth.
On March 1, 2023, Leroy received a copy of the visa, which he verified as valid through the Vevo visa validation app. Encouraged by this confirmation, Leroy proceeded to pay the remaining GHS50,000.00 to complete the fee and was issued an air ticket for a departure on March 17, 2023. However, upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, Leroy was informed that his visa was counterfeit, leaving him stranded and disillusioned.
Desperate for resolution, Leroy alleges that Pastor Jacob Ahenkorah, identifying himself as Ruth’s husband, offered to facilitate a visa for him in Germany. Despite Leroy’s willingness to pursue this alternative, he soon found himself abandoned as the Ahenkorahs ceased all communication and closed their office.
With his pleas for assistance falling on deaf ears at the Nima Police Station and the police headquarters, Leroy remains out of pocket and in despair. Despite receiving partial refunds totaling GHS9,000.00, Leroy is still owed a substantial balance of GHS91,000.00 by the accused couple.
Efforts to reach Ruth Ahenkorah since January 21, 2024, have been futile. However, Pastor Dr. Jacob promptly returned our call, assuring us that his wife and CEO of the Travel Company would reach out to offer her side of the narrative. Pastor Jacob confirmed the case during the phone call and disclosed that it is under investigation by the police at the CID headquarters.
Amid this ongoing ordeal, Leroy and other victims remain in limbo, awaiting resolution. As the situation continues to unfold, they appeal to the Apostolic Church of Ghana’s Kisseman Branch to intervene and address the allegations of fraud involving their branch pastor and his wife.
As the investigation unfolds, the fate of Leroy and other victims hangs in the balance, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and justice in the face of deception and exploitation.
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