Ghanaian Teacher Loses GH₵13,000 in Brutal Money Ritual Scam

A teacher in Ghana has lost GH₵13,000 in a suspected money ritual scam. Kofi Boateng was promised that a small sum would grow into a fortune through spiritual means. The case highlights a growing issue with fraudulent schemes advertised by self-proclaimed spiritualists.

Boateng was first told that GH₵1,000 would be multiplied into GH₵500,000. After handing over the initial amount, the ritualist gave him a sealed pot, claiming it contained the promised money. When opened, the pot held only sand, paper, and cloth.

The scammer then instructed Boateng to bring GH₵10,000 as a 'thanksgiving' payment to complete the process. In total, the teacher spent GH₵13,000—money that belonged to his wife—before realising he had been deceived. This incident follows a pattern of similar fraud cases in Ghana. Over the past five years, at least 15 documented scams involving money ritual promises have been reported. One of the most notable was the 2023 'Sakawa Boys' scandal in Accra, which affected over 200 victims and led to the arrest of several fetish priests.

The case has sparked renewed calls for stricter controls on spiritual advertisements in the media. Authorities are under pressure to address the rise of fraudulent schemes targeting vulnerable individuals. Boateng's experience serves as another warning about the risks of unregulated spiritual services.